Johannesburg North: Secondary Plant Design Engineer posted by Network Finance

• Develop and review secondary system designs for substations (up to [insert voltage level] kV).
• Prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, protection & control drawings, and interface diagrams.
• Design and configure protection, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Perform fault studies, relay settings calculations, and coordination reports where required.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, NRS, SANS, and utility-specific standards.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, SATs, and site commissioning support.
• Collaborate with primary plant engineers, project managers, and construction teams.
• Provide technical input for tenders, proposals, and project planning.
• Ensure all engineering documentation is completed accurately and delivered on time.

Requirements

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–7 years experience in secondary plant/substation design.
• Strong understanding of protection schemes, C&I, SCADA, and substation automation systems.
• Proficiency with design tools such as EPLAN, DigSilent, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Experience working with utilities, EPCs, or engineering consultancies.
• Knowledge of protection relays (e.g., Siemens, ABB, GE, SEL).
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Registration with ECSA (PrEng/PrTech) or working towards registration.
• Experience in renewable energy grid connection projects.
• Familiarity with Eskom standards and grid code requirements.

 
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