Transmission Substation Engineer (EHV/HV) – Project Lead

Arup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Medical aid

Hospital gap cover

Provident fund

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is expanding its Energy Transmission team in South Africa, offering opportunities for Electrical Engineers at multiple levels in our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices. You will work on high‑voltage substations and interconnectors across solar, wind, and nuclear projects.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm that values individuality and strives to shape a better world. Long‑term career growth and diverse learning await.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering with ECSA registration preferred.
• Experience in design and delivery of EHV and HV substations (765kV-132kV).
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations and network analysis.
• Proven ability to lead technically or as a project lead.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical delivery and project management within a team and individually on projects.
• Apply expertise to design and deliver EHV/HV substations and associated networks.
• Conduct analyses for AIS and GIS substations and provide specialist input.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

ECSA Registration

Project Management

CDEGS

Lightning Protection

Substation Design

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

Job description

Arup is expanding its Energy Transmission team in South Africa, offering opportunities for Electrical Engineers at multiple levels in our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices. You will work on high‑voltage substations and interconnectors across solar, wind, and nuclear projects.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm that values individuality and strives to shape a better world. Long‑term career growth and diverse learning await.