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Transmission Substation Engineer
(TSEIX)
Overview
Reference
TSEIX
Salary
ZAR780,000 - ZAR1,100,000/annum
Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
18 September 2025
Closing date
31 Oct 2025 21:59
Areas of Responsibilities
- Design of electrical substations including equipment layout, protection schemes, control systems, etc.
- Develop single-line diagrams and detailed substation engineering drawings
- Specify and procure substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and protection relays
- Conduct short circuit and coordination studies for protection system design
- Design grounding systems and perform grounding analysis calculations
- Develop control and protection logic for substation automation systems
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers for integrated substation design
- Perform commissioning and testing of new substation equipment and protection systems
- Investigate substation equipment failures and develop corrective action plans
- Maintain and update substation drawings, settings, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with utility standards, IEEE standards, and NERC requirements
- Develop cost estimates and project schedules for substation projects
- Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams for planned outages and switching procedures
- Support emergency response and system restoration activities
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Education, Language & Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Registration (Pr. Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) preferred
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Experience
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- 5-10 years of experience in substation engineering or power systems
- Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.)
- Experience with SCADA and EMS systems
- Experience with renewable energy interconnection
- Project management experience
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Knowledge
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- Knowledge of protection and control systems (SEL, GE, Schweitzer, etc)
- Experience with AutoCAD and substation design software
- Understanding of NERC standards and utility operating procedures
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocols
- Arc flash analysis and electrical safety expertise
- Knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements
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Skills
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- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent technical writing and communication abilities
- Ability to work in substation environments and follow safety protocols
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