Transmission Substation Engineer

IX Engineers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in the design of electrical substations. Responsibilities include creating detailed engineering drawings, specifying equipment, and conducting protection system studies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant professional registration, and 5-10 years of experience in substation engineering. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional registration preferred.
• 5-10 years in substation engineering or power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations including equipment layout.
• Conduct short circuit and coordination studies.
• Develop control and protection logic for automation systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication abilities

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to follow safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng)

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

SKM

ASPEN

Job description

Areas of Responsibilities

• Design of electrical substations including equipment layout, protection schemes, control systems, etc.
• Develop single-line diagrams and detailed substation engineering drawings
• Specify and procure substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and protection relays
• Conduct short circuit and coordination studies for protection system design
• Design grounding systems and perform grounding analysis calculations
• Develop control and protection logic for substation automation systems
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers for integrated substation design
• Perform commissioning and testing of new substation equipment and protection systems
• Investigate substation equipment failures and develop corrective action plans
• Maintain and update substation drawings, settings, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE standards, and NERC requirements
• Develop cost estimates and project schedules for substation projects
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams for planned outages and switching procedures
• Support emergency response and system restoration activities

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) preferred

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in substation engineering or power systems
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.)
• Experience with SCADA and EMS systems
• Experience with renewable energy interconnection
• Project management experience

Knowledge

• Knowledge of protection and control systems (SEL, GE, Schweitzer, etc)
• Experience with AutoCAD and substation design software
• Understanding of NERC standards and utility operating procedures
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols
• Arc flash analysis and electrical safety expertise
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements

Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent technical writing and communication abilities
• Ability to work in substation environments and follow safety protocols