A consulting engineering firm specialising in electrical infrastructure and substation design is seeking a Lead Electrical Substation Engineer (Primary Plant) to strengthen its engineering team.

This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for leading the design and delivery of HV power distribution and transmission substation projects, primarily within the Eskom Distribution environment, with projects typically ranging up to 132kV and occasionally extending to transmission-level substations up to 765kV.

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead on projects, coordinating engineering deliverables, leading design activities, and ensuring high-quality technical outputs that comply with applicable standards and client specifications.

The role requires an experienced engineer who can operate independently, take ownership of projects, lead junior engineers and designers, and engage directly with clients and stakeholders in a consulting engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Project Delivery

• Planning and design of HV power distribution and transmission substations and overhead lines (OHLs) ranging from 33kV up to 765kV.

• Lead the design and engineering development of electrical substation projects, including:

  • Primary plant layouts and drawings

  • Selection and specification of substation equipment

  • Equipment and construction specifications

  • Associated electrical calculations and studies

• Prepare concept and detailed designs and deliver complete design packages that comply with applicable local, international and client standards.

• Develop and approve project design documentation, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications, and engineering reports.

• Prepare and present concept and detailed designs to client TEC/DRT forums for review and acceptance.

• Coordinate and integrate engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, designers and draughtsmen.

• Lead engineering teams to deliver projects successfully within design schedules and project timelines.

• Provide regular technical status updates to Engineering Managers and Project Managers.

• Review and approve engineering deliverables and ensure quality control across design outputs.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Engage with project stakeholders including clients, contractors and internal engineering teams.

• Present technical solutions and designs to clients and technical forums.

• Coordinate and review technical contract documentation.

• Conduct contractor design reviews and ensure compliance with project
  

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