Cape Town City Centre: Transmission Line Engineer

About the Role

The Transmission Line Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing overhead power lines for various voltage levels, conducting field surveys and feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and company safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of overhead power lines including conductor selection, structure placement, and routing optimization for voltages of 132kV, 220kV, 275kV, 400kV and/or 765kV.
• Conduct field surveys and feasibility studies for new line construction and existing line modifications.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate with environmental, permitting, and right-of-way teams for project development.
• Perform load flow analysis and voltage regulation studies.
• Inspect existing transmission and distribution lines for maintenance requirements.
• Investigate and analyze line outages, equipment failures, and protection system operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEEE, NESC, NERC) and company safety procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in transmission/distribution line engineering.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, PLSCADD, DigSILENT, etc.).
• Experience with renewable energy design, implementation and/or integration.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (ESKOM, NESC, IEEE, NERC, CIGRE, etc.).

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range not specified.