Job Title: Electrical Engineering Specialist: Power Systems Studies
Company:Keystone Project Recruitment
Job description: Job Summary Core Purpose of the Role: In this role, you will be tasked with handling the technical design and power systems studies for projects within the section. Additionally, you will provide support to professional engineers, project managers, and other professionals and consultants. Your focus will specifically involve leading and executing grid studies (utilizing Power Factory/PSSE and/or ETAP) as well as managing electrical infrastructure projects within the group. Key Performance Area’s Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution switching stations and substations, which includes designs from 11 kV up to 500 kV. Substation Primary Plant design (develop SLD, GA, Sections, EarthGrid, Lighting, Lightning, Trench, and Conduit Layout). Earthing design in CDEGS. Lighting design in Relux and Dialux. (Develop 3D models in CAD and import to Relux or Dialux.). Lightning protection design in CDEGS is based on international standards and electro-geometric modeling. (Develop 3D models in SES Shield.). EMF calculations and modeling in CDEGS. Corona, noise, and RFI calculations based on EPRI methods and modeling in CDEGS. Short Circuit Forces calculations based on international standards calculated with MATHCAD would be advantageous. Compile BOMs, reports, and engineering calculations. Compile primary plant equipment technical specifications and schedules. upervise and lead small teams consisting of technicians, students, draftsmen, and graduates. Provide guidance and mentorship to technicians, graduate technologists, and/or graduate engineers in the utilization of relevant software tools. Review and assess the work produced by other team members to ensure accuracy and quality. Job Requirements Qualifications: BEng/BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering with a preference for specialization in power systems studies. Professional registration with ECSA. Experience: Minimum 6 years of practical experience in the electrical/consulting industry, including experience in the mining industry. Minimum 3 years experience in Power System Studies (Power Factory or ETAP and CDEGS). A good understanding and knowledge of all substation equipment, structures, hardware, clamps, busbars, cables, and conductors applicable to voltages up to 500 kV. Basic renewable energy design experience. Basic LV and secondary plant experience will be advantageous. Overhead line design in PLS-CADD will be advantageous. Project management skills, including schedules in MS Projects. A proficient user of EMT simulation software and commonly used network simulation software (e.g., Power Factory, ETAP, PSSE/PSCAD). Working experience in performing a range of studies, including Grid Code compliance, Grid impact Study, Transmission planning studies, insulation coordination, switching studies, power quality studies, EMTP Studies, transient and dynamic performance studies, small signal analysis and forensic studies Person Requirements Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clear understanding of local functional business technologies and markets. Knowledge of basic project management and the use of project management software.Keystone Project RecruitmentRecruiter
Expected salary: R5000 – 10000 per month
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job date: Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:43:35 GMT
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