Substation Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES024513/KSE

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Substation Design Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the detailed design and engineering of high-voltage electrical substations ranging from 11kV to 400kV. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective substation solutions for utility, industrial, and renewable energy projects.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Develop and review detailed electrical designs for substations, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Design and specify substation equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, protection relays, and control panels
Ensure compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NESC, and NEC)
Coordinate with Civil, Structural, and Protection Engineers during multi-disciplinary design efforts
Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing
Prepare project documentation, including design reports, bill of materials, and equipment specifications
Engage with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless project delivery

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred for senior roles)
2–8+ years of relevant substation design experience
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD and MicroStation) and engineering tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, or similar)
Solid understanding of protection & control schemes, grounding, and high-voltage equipment
Strong communication and project coordination skills
PE license (or working toward one) is a plus

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For more information contact:
Kagiso Sebalo
Recruitment Consultant

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