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:

WSP South Africa is looking for a Thermal Power Plant Engineer who will function as a technical consultant for feasibility studies in gas turbine/ gas engine projects and/or technical advisory on Eskom running coal-fired power plants in Southern Africa.

Registration as a candidate engineer/technologist with ECSA with the view of obtaining a PrEng/PrTech registration within 1-2 years is required; however, existing professional registrations with ECSA is considered advantageous.

Up to 50% travel to clients, sites and manufacturers' premises is envisaged. The role will require foreign travel, specifically travel within Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing and performing high-quality technical advisory works.
• Project Management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil and control and instrumentation).
• Prepare functional designs, specifications, and tender documents for substation projects to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and also internationally, under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Preparation of reports and drawings to stakeholder requirements, under the supervision of a senior engineer.
• Review detailed designs of substations and substation technologies submitted by contractors.
• Attend meetings with project stakeholders and prepare minutes.
• Site audits and inputs to Project Scoping.
• Provide project engineering support during the execution phase of thermal generation projects including responding to technical queries, factory inspections and testing of materials and monitoring progress the of construction on site. 
• Preparation of proposals for consultancy services. 

• BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Degree or BTech Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 3+ years’ experience in Thermal Power Projects.
• Knowledge and field expertise regarding power plant modelling, design, construction supervision and commissioning is advantageous.
• Experience within a coal fired power plant will be advantageous. 
• ECSA registration as a Candidate is required; however preference is given to candidates that are already Professional registered with ECSA.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• At least 3 years’ experience in thermal power plants.
• 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