Senior HV Testing & Commissioning Engineer — Lead Power Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel & accommodation allowances

Medical aid & retirement benefit

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to lead HV testing, commissioning and energization of substations, transformers, switchgear and protection relays. You will interpret test results, troubleshoot issues and ensure safety compliance on large power projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in electrical engineering, 7+ years in HV testing/commissioning, and experience with Omicron/Doble protection relay software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical testing and commissioning, with HV emphasis.
• Knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with a wide range of electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with protection relay testing software (Omicron, Doble).
• Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑commissioning checks, functional tests and commissioning for HV equipment.
• Develop and review testing/commissioning plans, procedures and reports.
• Interpret single‑line diagrams and equipment manuals to guide testing.
• Use specialized test equipment to perform HV tests.
• Analyze results, identify faults, and recommend corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and site procedures.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, clients and manufacturers.
• Support energization of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical testing

High‑voltage systems

Relay testing software

Schematic interpretation

Analytical problem solving

Leadership & communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

Doble

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to lead HV testing, commissioning and energization of substations, transformers, switchgear and protection relays. You will interpret test results, troubleshoot issues and ensure safety compliance on large power projects.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in electrical engineering, 7+ years in HV testing/commissioning, and experience with Omicron/Doble protection relay software.