Senior Powerline Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading South African electrical and industrial engineering company, that has been delivering excellent results, has an opportunity for a Senior Power Line Design Engineer, with a minimum of 7 years' relevant post-qualification technical experience, and a BSc Eng or BEng.

POSITION INFO:
Required:

• Detailed knowledge of overhead power line component design and the related structural and civil requirements.
• Project administration and coordination skills.
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sound knowledge of PLSCADD.
• National and internationals engineering codes and standards.
• Experience in the power utility industry.
• Valid South African driver’s licence with no endorsements and your own transportation.
• Proficient in principles of project management.
• PLS Pole and PLS Tower.
• PSSE.
• MS Projects.
• 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.
• Perform the necessary calculations and studies, including power systems studies on utility and industrial/commercial power transmission and distribution systems.
• Line route selection and PLSCADD based overhead power line designs (tower spotting).
• Development of project design documentation, technical specifications, perform concept and/or detail design layouts, and provide a detail design package that complies with applicable local, international and client specifications and standards.
• Coordinate and review technical contract documents and perform contractor design reviews.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment by following the company’s Health, Safety & Environment policy, and by applying safety management systems.
• Identify and analyze design changes, and modify design drawings and documents accordingly.
• Attend FAT & SAT activities.
• Provide engineering support during construction.