Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substation Engineer
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 24 June 2025
Job Details
Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established client seeking an experienced Transmission & 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 transmission and 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.
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.