Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

WSP in Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level electrical engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in substation primary plant design preferred.
• Registration with ECSA at appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts and single-line diagrams.
• Prepare equipment lists, specifications, and tender docs.
• Review designs from suppliers and support construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on grid projects.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical calculations

Documentation & reporting

Collaborative work with teams

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.
• Relevant substation primary plant design experience
• 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.