Substation Design Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Access to advanced design tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Substation Design Engineer to join our established engineering team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will design high-voltage substations, develop diagrams, and perform power system studies to ensure safe and reliable electrical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of substation design experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, and PSCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of electrical substations.
• Proficiency in substation design software and power system analysis tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Strong understanding of high-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and grounding principles.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical engineering standards.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substations, including switchyards, control buildings, and grounding systems.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications for substation components.
• Perform power system studies, such as load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (SANS, IEC).
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits for design verification, construction support, and commissioning activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Substation Design Engineer to join their established engineering team in Kimberley . This role is essential for the design and development of high-voltage substations that form a critical part of the electrical transmission and distribution network. You will be responsible for creating detailed engineering plans, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of substation operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to major infrastructure projects within the energy sector in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substations, including switchyards, control buildings, and grounding systems.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications for substation components.
• Perform power system studies, such as load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., SANS, IEC).
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct site visits for design verification, construction support, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of electrical substations for power transmission and distribution.
• Proficiency in substation design software and power system analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, PSCAD).
• Strong understanding of high-voltage equipment, protection schemes, and grounding principles.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical engineering standards.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the energy sector .
• Access to advanced design tools and technologies.
• Relocation assistantmay be available for qualified candidates moving to Kimberley .
• A stable work environment with a focus on technical excellence and project delivery.