Senior Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substation Engineer
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 24 June 2025

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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.