Substation Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024856/Phind

Date posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Location:

Nelspruit, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you the mind behind the megawatts? The Engineer who sees poetry in protection schemes and purpose in every panel? I am looking for a Substation Design Engineer who can turn high voltage into high performance.

POSITION INFO:
Your Mission: Design the Backbone of Power!

From concept to commissioning, you will:

Design HV/MV substations (AIS & GIS) — from first sketch to final detail
Prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), schematics, wiring diagrams & layouts that speak clarity
Develop robust protection & control philosophies
Perform primary & secondary design calculations with precision
Collaborate with civil, protection & commissioning teams
Review vendor drawings & technical documentation with a critical eye
Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE & local utility standards
Support site activities and resolve technical queries during construction

You won’t just design substations — you’ll design reliability.

What You Bring to the Grid:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
3–8+ years’ experience in substation design (132kV and above preferred)
Strong knowledge of protection & control systems
Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, ETAP, DIgSILENT, or similar
Solid understanding of IEC / IEEE standards
Clear technical reporting & confident communication skills

Apply now and be the force behind the flow.

Kindly note: If you do not receive feedback from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, we truly appreciate your interest and will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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