Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

WSP Global Inc.; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Africa seeks Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at junior, intermediate and senior levels to grow its Power & Energy team in Africa and beyond.

You will contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable-energy grid connections, working on LV, MV, HV and EHV systems up to 765 kV and collaborating with global teams on diverse projects.

Join WSP to shape resilient power networks and advance your career alongside experienced specialists.

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• ECSA Professional or Candidate registration, as appropriate to your career level.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or comparable utility standards.
• Experience in transmission, distribution, grid connection or utility-scale renewable-energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts, single-line diagrams, sections, equipment arrangements, earthing, lighting and lightning protection designs.
• Complete design calculations and studies covering clearances, busbars, equipment ratings, insulation coordination and earthing.
• Prepare specifications, reports, schedules, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Review supplier and contractor designs and support construction, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.

Skills

Substation layouts

Single-line diagrams

Electrical layouts

Earthing design

Lightning protection

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC standards

IEEE standards

SANS standards

NRS standards

Job description

Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

Job Description

WSP in Africa is growing its Power & Energy team and is looking for Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels.

You will contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable-energy grid connection projects across Africa and international markets, working on LV, MV, HV and EHV systems up to 765 kV.

What You’ll Do

Develop substation layouts, single-line diagrams, sections, equipment arrangements, earthing, lighting and lightning protection designs.

Complete design calculations and studies covering clearances, busbars, equipment ratings, insulation coordination and earthing.

Prepare specifications, reports, schedules, bills of quantities and tender documentation.

Review supplier and contractor designs and support construction, testing and commissioning.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.

What You’ll Bring

BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

ECSA Professional or Candidate registration, as appropriate to your career level.

Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or comparable utility standards.

Experience in transmission, distribution, grid connection or utility-scale renewable-energy projects.

Join Us

Join WSP to help shape resilient power networks and the energy transition while developing your career alongside experienced specialists.