Senior Engineer/ Senior Technologist (Substations)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024522/EV

Date posted:

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Large Role Player in the market has an opportunity for a Senior Substation Engineer/Senior Technologist (Substations).
ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

Planning and design of HV power transmission and distribution infrastructure from 132kV up to 765kV.
Responsible for handling multiple projects and prepare and provide guidance in the development of the engineering deliverables for electrical substation projects including layouts and drawings, selection of substation equipment, equipment and construction specifications and all associated electrical calculations and studies.
Perform the necessary calculations and studies including power systems studies on utility and industrial/commercial power transmission and distribution systems.
Development of project design documentation, technical specifications, perform concept and/or detail design layouts, and providing a detail design package that complies with applicable local, international and client specifications and standards.
Engage with other project stakeholders and team members and coordinate overall design packages and requirements.
Manage, attend and participate in FAT and SAT planning and execution.
Provide engineering support during construction.
Resolving and responding to technical queries from contractors.
Plan and coordinate preâcommissioning and commissioning activities.
Attend and contribute to site and project technical meetings as necessary.
Final handover of documentation as necessary.
Prepare expressions of interests (EOIs), tenders and request for quotations.
Assists and participate in business development and company marketing activities

POSITION INFO:
7 to 10 years post qualification technical experience in HV power transmission and distribution infrastructure in the power utility sector. Eskom distribution/transmission experience will be an advantage.
BSc Eng or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering with 7 years relevant post qualification technical experience
B Tech in Electrical Engineering with 10 years relevant post qualification technical experience at engineering level.
Detail knowledge of power utilization equipment (primary plant equipment) and related structural, foundation and bulk civil requirements.
Project administration and coordination skills.
Effective oral and written Communication skills
Problem solving and team working skills.
Computer literacy with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Sound knowledge of Bentley Microstation.
National and Internationals engineering codes and standards.
Proficient in principles of project management.
DigSilent
PSSE.
MS Projects.
Experience in Protection, Metering, Telecommunication and Control systems (secondary plant systems).
Supplementary qualification or experience in Project Management

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