Electrical Engineer (Substation Design)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028125/Phind

Date posted:

Friday, September 18, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Substation Design to join its power systems team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical design and engineering of substations and associated electrical infrastructure across utility, industrial, renewable energy and grid-connected projects.

This is an opportunity for an engineer with strong technical capability and practical substation design experience to work on complex projects from concept and detailed design through to construction and commissioning support.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Develop electrical designs for HV and MV substations and associated infrastructure. Produce and review single-line diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings . Perform electrical engineering calculations and equipment sizing. Develop specifications and technical schedules for transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, protection equipment and other substation equipment. Undertake substation layouts, equipment arrangements and cable schedules . Assist with protection and control system design and integration. Perform electrical studies and calculations where required, including fault-level, load-flow and protection-related studies. Prepare technical reports, design documentation and engineering deliverables. Review drawings, calculations and technical documentation produced by other engineers and designers. Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. Conduct site inspections and support troubleshooting and technical investigations. Ensure designs comply with applicable South African and international electrical standards and project specifications. Contribute to project planning, technical proposals and engineering estimates where required. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electrical Engineering . Professional registration with ECSA or progress toward professional registration will be advantageous. 3-8 years' relevant electrical engineering experience , preferably within substation, transmission, distribution or power infrastructure projects. Proven experience in substation electrical design . Good understanding of HV\/MV electrical systems, protection, switchgear and transformers. Experience producing and interpreting electrical engineering drawings and documentation. Knowledge of relevant standards, codes and utility requirements. Experience with electrical design and engineering software. Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills. Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project and client sites when required.

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