Substation Design Engineer — HV Power Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

National infrastructure projects

Professional development

Supportive team

Centrally located office

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Substation Design Engineer to join our established team. You will design high‑voltage substations, develop single‑line diagrams, perform equipment sizing and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on infrastructure projects and opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate with construction teams, perform site surveys, and ensure designs meet industry standards while delivering reliable energy solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant substation design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or MicroStation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for high-voltage substations (transformers, switchgear, protection).
• Create single-line diagrams, schematics and layout drawings using CAD software.
• Perform equipment sizing and ensure compatibility and performance.
• Conduct site surveys to inform design decisions and ensure safety standards.
• Coordinate with construction teams during implementation and verify regulatory compliance.

Skills

High-voltage knowledge

Protection schemes

Grounding systems

Power system studies

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Substation Design Engineer to join our established team. You will design high‑voltage substations, develop single‑line diagrams, perform equipment sizing and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers hands-on infrastructure projects and opportunities for professional growth. You will collaborate with construction teams, perform site surveys, and ensure designs meet industry standards while delivering reliable energy solutions for