Cape Town: Transmission Substation Engineer posted by IX Engineers

September 20, 2025 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Cape Town: Transmission Substation Engineer posted by IX Engineers

Posted on 2025-09-20 00:00:00

Employer	IX Engineers
Category	Other Engineering
Location	Western Cape / Cape Town

Job Summary

Areas of Responsibilities

Design of electrical substations including equipment layout, protection schemes, control systems, etc.
Develop single-line diagrams and detailed substation engineering drawings
Specify and procure substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and protection relays
Conduct short circuit and coordination studies for protection system design
Design grounding systems and perform grounding analysis calculations
Develop control and protection logic for substation automation systems
Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers for integrated substation design
Perform commissioning and testing of new substation equipment and protection systems
Investigate substation equipment failures and develop corrective action plans
Maintain and update substation drawings, settings, and documentation
Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE standards, and NERC requirements
Develop cost estimates and project schedules for substation projects
Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams for planned outages and switching procedures
Support emergency response and system restoration activities

Education, Language & Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) preferred
Experience	5-10 years of experience in substation engineering or power systems Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.) Experience with SCADA and EMS systems Experience with renewable energy interconnection Project management experience
Knowledge	Knowledge of protection and control systems (SEL, GE, Schweitzer, etc) Experience with AutoCAD and substation design software Understanding of NERC standards and utility operating procedures Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols Arc flash analysis and electrical safety expertise Knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements
Skills	Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Excellent technical writing and communication abilities Ability to work in substation environments and follow safety protocols

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