Transmission Substation Engineer

Arup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Medical aid

Hospital gap cover

Provident fund

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup’s Energy Transmission team in South Africa is seeking Electrical Engineers of various levels to join our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices. You will work on EHV/HV substations (765kV-132kV) and associated plant, delivering technical design and project management for diverse energy projects.

We require a BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering, with ECSA registration preferred. Proficiency in CDEGS and related tools, plus experience in technical leadership, will support our global

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering; professional registration with ECSA preferred.
• Experience in design and delivery of EHV and HV substations (765kV-132kV) primary/secondary plant.
• Client/project management with responsibility as technical lead on tasks.
• Hands-on knowledge of substation design software such as CDEGS and other tools.
• Ability to conduct lightning protection studies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design and project management within the Energy Transmission team.
• Work collaboratively in a team and on individual projects.
• Lead tasks as a technical authority on substations and related infrastructure.
• Provide specialist advice to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Technical lead

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent multi–disciplinary firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants and Technical Specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

Due to significant growth across our Energy portfolio, we have multiple roles open for Electrical Engineers of various levels of expertise. We are looking for Engineers to join our Energy Transmission team situated in South Africa, Johannesburg or Cape Town offices. Working across the Transmission (up to 765kV). Our teams provide specialist advice and services to internal and external clients. The team is involved in a wide range of transmission projects in the energy, rail, nuclear, building and utilities sectors. These are fantastic long-term opportunities working with our clients in areas such as Solar PV, onshore & offshore wind and interconnectors, utilities, nuclear, data centres and industrial facilities.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• We are looking for candidates holding BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering or similar. Preferably you will be professionally registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Your role will involve technical delivery and project management within a team but also working individually on various projects.
• We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below, though not every single point is required to be considered.
• Background in the design and delivery of EHV and HV (765kV-132kV) Substations, Primary or Secondary Plant along with skills in Analysis of these networks for AIS and GIS substations.
• Client/project management in the capacity of a technical lead on project tasks.
• Hands‑on knowledge of substation design software such as: CDEGS and others.
• Ability to conduct lightning protection studies.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover, as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

Different people, shared values:

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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