WSP Group Africa (Pty) Ltd Recent Job Recruitment – Apply Now!

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Substation Engineer – Secondary Plant
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa
Reference #: WSP/POW/BRY/03/2022
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

Job Summary:
Primarily functioning as a Protection and Control engineer for transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects. The candidate should be experienced in secondary plant substation design.

Registration as a professional engineer with ECSA is preferred. Up to 50% travel to clients, sites and manufacturers premises is envisaged. The role will require foreign travel, specifically in Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
—Prepare functional designs, specifications, bills of quantity and tender documents for substation protection and control system to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and internationally; under the supervision of a senior engineer
—Preparation of reports, calculations, and drawings to stakeholder requirements
—Participation in tender evaluation process
—Review detailed designs of substation protection and control systems submitted by contractors against specifications
—Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes
—Site audits and inputs to Project Scoping
—Provide project engineering support during the construction and commissioning phase of transmission and distribution projects including responding to technical queries, factory inspection and witnessing the testing of substation equipment, review of routine and type test results and reports and monitoring progress of construction on site
—Preparation and review of project scope, methodology, schedules, and budget for proposals for consultancy services
—Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors and clients

Health and Safety:
—Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
—Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
—Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
BSc Engineering (Electrical) or BTech Engineering (Electrical) with at least 2 years engineering experience.
An interest in solar and wind Renewable energy projects will be beneficial
Project Management experience will be beneficial
ECSA registration is preferred

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the substation protection and control system design
Ability to work within a team of engineers
Good communication skills
Good technical report writing skills
Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints
Ability to work under pressure
Must be able to function independently

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Application Deadline: 27/05/2022