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Electrical Engineering Technologist (Substations) – Experienced

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 14 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The electrical consulting engineering firm in Prospecton needs you to make it so. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2

What you need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts

Nice if you have

Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)
Protection or HV operating authorisation

What you get

Flexible hours on design days
Paid professional registration and training
Vehicle allowance for site work

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration letter, academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ID copy, certified within three months.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Prospecton.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.
Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.