WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

KEY ROLE:

Primarily functioning as a substation design engineer for transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects. The candidate should be experienced in primary plant substation design. Exposure to HV/MV transmission lines will be beneficial.

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 projects (11kV to 500kV) 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 substations and substation technologies 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. 

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 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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour 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