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Minimum Requirements: Must have a minimum of 10 years Electrical experience, preferably in HV | MV utility-scale projects South African Grid Code compliance experience essential Direct Eskom interface experience essential Advantageous: NRS 097 Protection coordination experience HV/MV substation integration exposure NDip | BTech | BSc Electrical Engineering Degree required On-site position at one of 6 sites in the North West | Mpumalanga | Limpopo Contract for 36 Months with the possibility of being extended Valid Driver’s License and own Transport required Contactable references and payslips required Salary Structure: Lucrative | Negotiable Salary Package Accommodation (Only suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted within 14 days) Please send your CV to



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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).
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