HV & Grid Electrical Engineer

6 days ago

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Mecad Full time R104 000 - R123 456 per year
Company based in Highveld Mpumalanga, is looking for a skilled HV & Grid Electrical Engineer to join their team.

Overview
The HV & Grid Electrical Engineer (Site) will provide technical oversight and engineering support for all high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) activities, including substation works, network integration, and grid compliance for utility-scale Solar PV projects. One engineer will be assigned to each site to support construction, commissioning, and energisation activities.
 
Key Responsibilities
HV/MV Network Oversight
  • Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV equipment including transformers, switchgear, cabling, and protection systems.
  • Ensure correct integration of project substations into the utility network and compliance with design and standards.
  • Monitor EPC and subcontractor work quality, safety, and technical compliance.
Substation Integration & Protection Support
  • Support protection relay settings, configuration, and verification.
  • Review SCADA, metering, communications, and protection interfaces required for grid connection.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and equipment performance evaluations.
Commissioning & Energisation
  • Provide engineering support during commissioning and energisation stages.
  • Assist with HV switching operations in collaboration with the utility and System Operator.
  • Verify commissioning records, test results, and as-built documentation.
Grid Code Compliance & Testing
  • Assist with planning and execution of grid code compliance tests.
  • Support preparation of documentation and evidence submissions to the utility/System Operator.
  • Ensure all test results meet regulatory requirements.
Technical Coordination & Reporting
  • Coordinate with EPC teams, OEMs, protection engineers, and utility representatives.
  • Provide technical reporting, daily/weekly progress updates, and risk logs.
  • Review technical drawings, SLDs, protection diagrams, and network study outputs as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements
  • NDip / BTech / BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems preferred).
  • Approximately 10 years' experience in HV/MV systems, substations, or utility/grid integration.
  • Proven experience with protection systems, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and energisation support.
  • Strong understanding of grid code requirements and compliance testing.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
  • Familiarity with power system studies and relay coordination tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently on remote project sites.
  • Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Experience in renewable energy or Solar PV grid-tie projects (advantageous).

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