Senior Project Engineer

H-E Parts; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Project Engineer based in Modderfontein, South Africa. The role involves hands-on experience in high voltage protection and control system design, and requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with proven capabilities in project support. The candidate will contribute to continuous improvement actions and uphold the company's core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
• Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of high voltage protection systems.
• Review engineering documents and relay configuration.
• Support project manager in project execution.

Skills

High voltage protection

Control system engineering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Automation Control)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location : Modderfontein, Gauteng, South AfricaJob ID : RDate Posted : -06-04Company Name : HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDProfession (Job Category) : Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule : Full timeRemote : NoJob Description : You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa.

A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.How you'll make an impactYou will be hands on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.You will be power system, substation and MV / HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage.Familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways will be a key differentiator.

Conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.You will be good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices.

Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your backgroundA bachelor's degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS / SCADA domain.Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.Behavioral & Leadership Competencies : Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required.Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

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