Substation Design Engineer (Primary Plant)

WSP; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Africa is expanding its Power & Energy team and seeks Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels to contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable-energy grid connections across Africa and international markets.

You will develop layouts, single-line diagrams, earthing, lighting, and protection designs, and review supplier designs while supporting construction, testing and commissioning on LV to 765 kV systems.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• ECSA Professional or Candidate registration.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or equivalent utility standards.
• Experience in transmission, distribution, grid connection or utility-scale renewable-energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts and equipment arrangements.
• Perform design calculations for clearances, busbars, insulation, grounding.
• Prepare specifications, schedules, and tender documentation.
• Review supplier/contractor designs and assist construction, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.

Skills

Substation design

Single-line diagrams

Earthing

Lightning protection

Transmission grid

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

ECSA registration (Professional or Candidate)

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.