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Protection Engineer (MV and HV Networks)

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Centurion, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the electrical consulting engineering firm in Centurion. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Centurion, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

You'll need

Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
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
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating

Helpful, not essential

Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
PLC programming certification
Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

On offer

Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Vehicle allowance for site work
Flexible hours on design days

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Centurion really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): academic record showing your electrical subjects, ID copy, certified within three months plus ECSA registration letter.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

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If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.
List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.