Substation Protection and Control Specialist

5 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa WSP in Africa Full time

Job Title: Principal Substation Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled High Voltage Engineering Professional to join our team at WSP in Africa. As a Principal Substation Design Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing and approving detailed or functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity, and tender documents for substation protection and control systems.

You will work closely with clients in Southern Africa and internationally, ensuring that all designs meet internationally accepted standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally recognized institution and 15+ years' experience in the field of protection, control, and telecommunications.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Review and approve detailed or functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity, and tender documents for substation protection and control systems.
  2. Select and configure protective relays and other protection and control equipment.
  3. Prepare reports, relay settings calculation, and coordination studies.
  4. Develop the protection and control philosophy of electrical systems and produce associated protection schemes.
  5. Specify and detail protection, metering, SCADA, automation, teleprotection, and telecommunication equipment and infrastructure.
  6. Review detailed designs of substation protection and control systems submitted by contractors against specifications.
  7. Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes.
  8. Site audits and inputs to Project Scoping.
  9. Undertake fault investigations and perform post-fault analysis.
  10. Provide project engineering support during the construction and commissioning phase of transmission and distribution projects.
  11. Preparation and review of project scope, methodology, schedules, and budget for proposals for consultancy services.
  12. Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors, and clients.
  13. Keep up-to-date with technical quality management procedures, developments, and specifications related to the discipline work scope.
Benefits

As a Principal Substation Design Engineer at WSP in Africa, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects and develop your skills and knowledge in the field of protection, control, and telecommunications.

You will be part of a dynamic team and have access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

In addition, you will have the chance to contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm.



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