Senior Electrical Engineer (Hv)
MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD · Midrand, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with strong High Voltage (HV) expertise to lead the design, review and delivery of complex electrical engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership across substations, transmission and distribution networks, and HV infrastructure, from initial concept through construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute HV electrical engineering designs for substations, switching stations, HV reticulation and transmission and distribution networks.
- Prepare, review and approve engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, the South African Grid Code, NRS, IEC, SANS, OHSA and other applicable regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, Eskom, consultants, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support feasibility studies, tender evaluations, technical assessments and cost estimates.
- Provide site-based engineering support, including inspections, testing, commissioning and project handover.
- Identify technical risks and develop safe, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, programme and budget requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- BTech, BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering.
- 7–10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Proven HV experience covering substations, transmission and distribution networks, HV reticulation and protection systems.
- Experience delivering projects from design through construction and commissioning.
- Strong exposure to construction and site-based engineering environments.
- Sound knowledge of HV systems, protection, earthing and applicable compliance standards.
- ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration preferred.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Submit your CV to engineering.jobs@mspstaffing.co.za or call XXX-XXXX. Visit our website for more exciting career opportunities: https://mspstaffingza.co/