Nelspruit: Electrical Engineer Substations posted by Network Finance

We are seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Electrical Engineer – Substation Design to support the engineering, configuration, and delivery of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) substation projects. You will be involved in all stages—from conceptual design to detailed engineering, procurement support, installation, and commissioning.
? Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review substation electrical designs and drawings, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection layouts.
• Support the design of HV/MV equipment such as transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, busbars, earthing/grounding systems, and protection systems.
• Conduct calculations for short-circuit levels, cable sizing, load flow, protection coordination, and earthing/grounding.
• Develop technical specifications, design reports, bill of quantities (BOQ), and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with civil, structural, and protection teams to ensure design integration.
• Provide technical support during equipment procurement, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site installation activities.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards (IEC / IEEE / local codes) and client requirements.
• Assist in project planning, quality reviews, and engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

? Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering.
• Experience in substation design (HV/MV/LV) for utility, industrial, or EPC projects.
• Good understanding of protection systems, grounding, insulation coordination, and substation components.
• Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Eplan, ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Please send your cv to *****@*****.co.za