Senior HV Transmission Engineer & Project Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Leadership development

Impact on national grid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Bloemfontein to lead major HV transmission projects. The role focuses on design, planning, and implementation of transmission infrastructure with high reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex challenges, and collaborate with utility companies and regulators to support South Africa's energy grid improvements.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems or HV engineering.
• At least 10 years progressive electrical engineering experience, with 5+ years in HV transmission design and PM.
• Registered or eligible for Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
• Deep knowledge of HV substations, transmission line engineering and protection.
• Experience with power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, PowerFactory).
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and large projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, engineering, and specification of HV transmission lines, substations and equipment.
• Oversee complex power system studies: load flow, short circuit, stability, protection coordination.
• Manage project execution to meet scope, budget, schedule and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across project lifecycles.
• Review and approve designs, calculations, and documentation by engineers and contractors.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stay current with industry best practices and SA grid codes.

Skills

Leadership

Power systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Pr Eng registration (ECSA)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Bloemfontein to lead major HV transmission projects. The role focuses on design, planning, and implementation of transmission infrastructure with high reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage complex challenges, and collaborate with utility companies and regulators to support South Africa's energy grid improvements.