Substation Engineer

Energy Vault; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a skilled Substation Design Engineer to join their team in South Africa. This role involves designing high-voltage electrical substations and collaborating with various engineering disciplines. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in substation design, CAD software proficiency, and strong project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 2-8+ years of relevant substation design experience.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools.
• PE license (or working towards) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review detailed electrical designs for substations.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards.
• Provide technical support during construction and testing.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred for senior roles)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the detailed design and engineering of high-voltage electrical substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective substation solutions for utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects.

• Develop and review detailed electrical designs for substations, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Design and specify substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and control panels
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NESC, NEC)
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and protection engineers during multi-disciplinary design efforts
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing
• Prepare project documentation including design reports, bill of materials, and equipment specifications
• Engage with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless project delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred for senior roles)
• 2–8+ years of relevant substation design experience
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) and engineering tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or similar)
• Solid understanding of protection & control schemes, grounding, and high-voltage equipment
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• PE license (or working toward one) is a plus

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