Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024657/TSH

Date posted:

Monday, February 16, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading electrical engineering and control gear manufacturing organisation is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join its technical team. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong experience in medium- and high-voltage systems and substation design, working across industrial, commercial, and utility projects.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Design and engineer MV and HV electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, and protection schemes.
Develop and review single-line diagrams, schematics, layouts, and technical specifications.
Perform load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and earthing studies.
Interface with clients, consultants, and internal teams to ensure technical compliance and project delivery.
Support tendering and proposals with technical input and cost-effective design solutions.
Ensure designs comply with SANS, IEC, and relevant international standards.
Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Minimum Requirements:

BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering (essential).
Proven experience in MV/HV systems and substation design.
Strong knowledge of protection relays, transformers, switchgear, and control panels.
Experience with electrical design software (ETAP, DigSILENT, AutoCAD, or similar).
Understanding of utility and industrial electrical environments.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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