Senior Substation Engineer - Hybrid, Lead Grid Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to join the team in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will design, engineer, and manage electrical substations, ensuring reliable power transmission and distribution while leading construction, commissioning, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with Pr.Eng designation and 8+ years of substations experience, including protection relays and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) designation required.
• 8+ years of experience in design and project management of electrical substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of electrical substations with single-line diagrams and protection schemes.
• Manage substation projects from concept to completion, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Oversee construction, testing, and commissioning of substations and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and staff.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project success.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Electrical engineering

Protection relays

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Pr.Eng designation

Tools

Substation design software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to join the team in Nelspruit (Mbombela). You will design, engineer, and manage electrical substations, ensuring reliable power transmission and distribution while leading construction, commissioning, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with Pr.Eng designation and 8+ years of substations experience, including protection relays and control systems.