Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Engineer at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client in Johannesburg seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team. This is a dynamic and technically challenging role focused on the design, development, and delivery of high-voltage transmission systems and substations that form the backbone of energy infrastructure.

Key  Requirements:

• BSc, BEng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Professionally registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTech), or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
• Procurement of electrical plant and equipment for large infrastructure projects.
• Electrical substation design and construction.
• HV and EHV transmission systems.
• Commissioning of substations (advantageous).
• Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and substation design software (CDEGS, ETAP, DIgSILENT).
• Able to think analytically and act with initiative in complex project environments.
• Designing, maintaining, and optimizing high-voltage electrical systems that transport power from generation sources through substations to distribution networks.