Upington Substations & Transmission Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Fund

Growth & Certifications

Hybrid work arrangements

Annual leave

Job summary

The role requires 5–7 years in substations design, proficiency with ETAP/PSS/E/DIgSILENT, and experience with protection and control systems. Hybrid work with occasional site visits to Upington and surrounding areas offers a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems focus.
• 5-7 years in design of electrical substations and transmission systems.
• Proficient in ETAP, PSS/E, DIgSILENT.
• Knowledge of SA grid codes and standards.
• ECSA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Design high-voltage substations with switchgear and transformers.
• Create detailed drawings, schematics, and specs.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies.
• Specify protection and control systems for substations and lines.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/SANS and utilities.
• Coordinate with clients and regulators through projects.
• Support construction, commissioning, testing.
• Review external designs and ensure QA.
• Lead design tasks within teams.
• Hybrid work with occasional site visits to Upington.

Skills

Power Systems

Grid Substations

Protection Relays

SCADA

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

DIgSILENT

Job description

The role requires 5–7 years in substations design, proficiency with ETAP/PSS/E/DIgSILENT, and experience with protection and control systems. Hybrid work with occasional site visits to Upington and surrounding areas offers a dynamic project environment.