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Engineering - Electrical Engineering Centurion FULL TIME Job Summary Key Responsibilities * Develop electrical designs for HV and MV substations and associated infrastructure. * Produce and review single-line diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings. * Perform electrical engineering calculations and equipment sizing. * Develop specifications and technical schedules for transformers, switchgear, CTs, VTs, protection equipment and other substation equipment. * Undertake substation layouts, equipment arrangements and cable schedules. * Assist with protection and control system design and integration. * Perform electrical studies and calculations where required, including fault-level, load-flow and protection-related studies. * Prepare technical reports, design documentation and engineering deliverables. * Review drawings, calculations and technical documentation produced by other engineers and designers. * Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. * Conduct site inspections and support troubleshooting and technical investigations. * Ensure designs comply with applicable South African and international electrical standards and project specifications. * Contribute to project planning, technical proposals and engineering estimates where required. Minimum Requirements * BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering. * Professional registration with ECSA or progress toward professional registration will be advantageous. * 3–8 years' relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within substation, transmission, distribution or power infrastructure projects. * Proven experience in substation electrical design. * Good understanding of HV/MV electrical systems, protection, switchgear and transformers. * Experience producing and interpreting electrical engineering drawings and documentation. * Knowledge of relevant standards, codes and utility requirements. * Experience with electrical design and engineering software. * Strong technical report-writing and documentation skills. * Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project and client sites when required. Network Finance Recruiter
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