Substation / Overhead Line Engineer
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South Africa, Sandton, Gauteng
- Electrical
- Permanent
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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Substation / Overhead Line Engineer at a globally recognised leader in multi‑disciplinary engineering, project delivery, and construction within the Mining, Minerals, and Metals sector, based in Johannesburg. This role offers the chance to be part of a world‑class organisation delivering complex and impactful infrastructure projects - don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design HV/MV substation layouts, single-line diagrams and equipment configurations.
- Assist with overhead line route selection, basic structural and conductor layouts.
- Prepare discipline calculations, specifications and drawings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, grid codes and legislation.
- Interface with protection, civil, structural and other disciplines.
- Review vendor drawings and technical data.
- Compile material take-offs and procurement documentation.
- Provide site technical support during construction and installation.
- Assist with inspections, testing and commissioning activities.
- Maintain redline drawings and final handover documentation.
- Support schedule, quality and cost control within assigned scope.
- Engage professionally with clients during project execution under senior supervision.
- Participate in technical meetings and site visits with clients as required.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements:
- BEng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in substation and/or overhead line projects.
- 5–10 years’ experience and exposure to High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems.
- Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Tanya De Bruyn at tanya.de.bruyn@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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