Substation Engineer
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Duties:
- 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, and 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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Master's preferred for senior roles)
- 2-8+ years of relevant substation design experience
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, and 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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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1455217
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned