High Voltage Electrical Engineer – Consulting Industry at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• RPO Recruitment’s client, a reputable and well established multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm in South Africa is currently on the lookout for a hardworking and committed High Voltage Electrical Engineer for their successful team in Johannesburg. 

Responsibilities:

Detailed Electrical Engineering of MV and HV (132kV, 275kV and 400kV substations) including the development and checking of:

• Prefeasibility studies.
• Feasibility studies.
• Tender design. (prelim & detail design)
• Manufacturing, installation and commissioning witnessing.
• Load lists, Single line diagrams, Network diagrams.
• Electrical schematic diagrams & Diversification and load factors.
• Electrical network design & Fault level calculations.
• Knowledge of substation protection schemes (MV and HV).
• Knowledge of protection schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of protection settings.
• Knowledge of power metering specification and interface to substation Energy/Building Management Systems.
• Cable routing design & Cable sizing calculations
• Substation AC & DC requirements, lighting calculations, modelling and layouts.
• Substation earthing, earthing system designs & earthing layouts.
• HV & MV equipment specifications of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution boards, Transformers, primary plant, secondary plant, power factor correction, control & power Cables, Lighting, Scada and communication systems.
• Passive fire protection systems layouts and specification.
• Specification of construction standards of installation.
• Interface with energy efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions.
• Interface and familiar with quality of power supply requirements and evaluation.
• Interface and familiar with control & protection systems requirements and evaluation regarding substations.
• Knowledge of system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection co-ordination).
• Utilize vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.
• Participate and perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
• Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ’s (e.g. MV and HV substations, OHL, power transformers, Power factor Correction & related equipment in substations.
• Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.
• Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.
• Prepare project scheduling and planning, developing basic Bar charts for Electrical Engineering input to project management team.
• Manage progress and quality control activities for equipment manufacture.
• Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment.
• Manage HV & MV switchgear and specialist equipment contractors.
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
• Project hand over and close out documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Requirements:

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering
• Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration with ECSA
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ post-graduate experience, multi-disciplinary experienced gained from client, consultant and/or contractor perspective.
• Professional Registration with relevant Project Management bodies (ECSA, SACPCMP and/or PMI)
• Solid fundamental knowledge and experience in the application of the methodologies and processes as described in PMBOK.
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business would be advantageous.
• Ability to liaise with relevant stakeholders at all levels
• Computer literacy in MS Office and MS Projects at an advanced level
• Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in MV and HV (132kV, 275kV and 400kV substations.) environment.
• An intimate knowledge of local and international standards and codes.
• Be able to develop engineering documentation from first principles.
• Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.
• Conversant with DIgSILENT (or other equivalent package) electrical power systems modelling and analysis software would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of overhead power line design (using PLS-CADD software) and construction will be advantageous.
• An intimate working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access and Microsoft Project. (Advantage will be knowledge of Auto CAD and/or MicroStation CAD programs)
• Experience with Eskom and local Municipalities processes and systems would be advantageous
• Be well acquainted with local equipment, manufacturers, suppliers and installation contractors.
• A thorough knowledge of the OHS Act, pertinent SANS and IEC codes and standards and industry practices.
• Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.
• The ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be a team player at all times and lead / support the team with integrity and respect
• An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.
• Strong project management skills (PMBOK)
• Leadership skills, motivated and disciplined.
• Flexible approach and multi-tasking abilities.
• Problem solver and innovator