Protection Engineer (MV and HV Networks) – Immediate Start

The solar and battery project developer in Randburg needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date

• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• 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
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

• PLC programming certification
• Protection or HV operating authorisation

• Clear path to associate or senior engineer
• Paid professional registration and training
• Vehicle allowance for site work

• 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.