Senior substation design engineer

Location: Midrand | Contract Duration: Permanent | Industry: Engineering Consulting (Transmission & Distribution) The Role

Our client, a premier global consulting firm, is seeking a professionally registered Senior Substation Design Engineer to lead transmission and distribution projects across Southern Africa and internationally.

This role requires a high‑calibre engineer capable of spearheading the preliminary, conceptual, and detailed design of substations ranging from 400 V LV up to 500 k V AC. You will operate as a vital technical lead, balancing individual design delivery and project management with the mentoring of junior engineers and direct stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities Engineering & Design Delivery: Prepare and review conceptual and detailed engineering drawings for all substation configurations, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), general arrangements, bay layouts, earthing layouts, busbar arrangements, and lightning protection dr...