Senior Substation Engineer: Design, Protection & Grid Projects

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our Randburg team, focusing on design, construction, and maintenance of high-voltage substations essential to the energy grid. You will participate in all project phases from concept to commissioning and lifecycle management.

You will apply power system engineering principles, protection schemes, and HV equipment knowledge to ensure reliable operation and safe project delivery in Randburg and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in substation engineering and design.
• Experience with grid codes and interconnection standards.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer high-voltage substations with SLDs, layouts, and equipment specs.
• Develop protection and control schemes for transformers, switchgear, and busbars.
• Review vendor designs and technical submittals for substation equipment.
• Oversee substation construction activities and coordinate commissioning/testing.
• Conduct site visits for inspections, troubleshooting, and project support.
• Ensure compliance with national and international power system standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Substation design

Protection schemes

Power system studies

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Substation design software

Protection relay configuration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our Randburg team, focusing on design, construction, and maintenance of high-voltage substations essential to the energy grid. You will participate in all project phases from concept to commissioning and lifecycle management.

You will apply power system engineering principles, protection schemes, and HV equipment knowledge to ensure reliable operation and safe project delivery in Randburg and surrounding regions.