Mpumalanga: HV & Grid Electrical Engineer posted by Mecad Systems

Overview
The HV & Grid Electrical Engineer (Site) will provide technical oversight and engineering support for all high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) activities, including substation works, network integration, and grid compliance for utility-scale Solar PV projects. One engineer will be assigned to each site to support construction, commissioning, and energisation activities.
 
Key Responsibilities
HV/MV Network Oversight

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV equipment including transformers, switchgear, cabling, and protection systems.
• Ensure correct integration of project substations into the utility network and compliance with design and standards.
• Monitor EPC and subcontractor work quality, safety, and technical compliance.

Substation Integration & Protection Support

• Support protection relay settings, configuration, and verification.
• Review SCADA, metering, communications, and protection interfaces required for grid connection.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and equipment performance evaluations.

Commissioning & Energisation

• Provide engineering support during commissioning and energisation stages.
• Assist with HV switching operations in collaboration with the utility and System Operator.
• Verify commissioning records, test results, and as-built documentation.

Grid Code Compliance & Testing

• Assist with planning and execution of grid code compliance tests.
• Support preparation of documentation and evidence submissions to the utility/System Operator.
• Ensure all test results meet regulatory requirements.

Technical Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with EPC teams, OEMs, protection engineers, and utility representatives.
• Provide technical reporting, daily/weekly progress updates, and risk logs.
• Review technical drawings, SLDs, protection diagrams, and network study outputs as required.

Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements

• NDip / BTech / BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems preferred).
• Approximately 10 years’ experience in HV/MV systems, substations, or utility/grid integration.
• Proven experience with protection systems, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and energisation support.
• Strong understanding of grid code requirements and compliance testing.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Familiarity with power system studies and relay coordination tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on remote project sites.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or Solar PV grid-tie projects (advantageous).