High Voltage Electrical Engineer (Centurion)
Network Recruitment · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
Network Recruitment is connecting experienced High Voltage Electrical Engineers with opportunities across power, energy, utilities, mining, and renewable energy sectors. Based in Centurion, this permanent role suits someone with a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. If you have a strong interest in HV systems, substations, protection, power distribution, or grid infrastructure, this could be your next career step.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer to work on high voltage systems and infrastructure in a role that covers multiple industries. You could find yourself working on substations, protection systems, power distribution networks, or grid infrastructure projects depending on where your strengths lie.
The role involves interpreting and developing single line diagrams and electrical schematics, performing electrical calculations and power system studies, and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams. You may also be exposed to HV equipment, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
The ideal person is someone who takes electrical safety seriously, pays attention to technical quality, and communicates well within a team environment. Knowledge of SANS, IEC, and grid code requirements will serve you well here.
Whether you are actively looking or just open to hearing about the right opportunity, Network Recruitment would like to start a conversation with you. If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, but your profile will remain on their database for future roles.
Contact Sorika Coetzer at Network Engineering for more information about this position.
Requirements
- BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering
- 2 or more years of relevant electrical engineering experience
- Experience in HV or MV power systems, substations, utilities, mining, renewable energy, EPC, or industrial environments
- Exposure to HV equipment, protection systems, switchgear, and transformers
- Understanding of electrical protection and power system principles
- ECSA Registered or PR Eng on track (advantageous)
- Experience with electrical calculations and power system studies (advantageous)
- Ability to interpret and develop single line diagrams and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of applicable SANS, IEC, and grid code requirements
- Strong analytical and problem solving ability
- Excellent technical communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
- Strong focus on electrical safety, technical quality, and engineering compliance
Responsibilities
- Work on HV and MV power systems, substations, and grid infrastructure projects
- Interpret and develop single line diagrams and electrical schematics
- Perform electrical calculations and power system studies
- Work with HV equipment such as switchgear, transformers, and protection systems
- Apply electrical protection and power system principles to engineering tasks
- Ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and grid code requirements
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams
- Maintain a focus on electrical safety and technical quality in all work
- Produce technical reports and communicate findings effectively
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Recruitment
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are thinking about applying for this electrical engineering role, take some time to think about what makes your HV or MV experience stand out. The recruiter is looking for people with a genuine interest in substations, protection, and grid infrastructure, so mention specific projects you have worked on.
Make sure your CV clearly shows your BEng or BSc qualification, your ECSA or PR Eng progress if applicable, and any exposure to SANS or IEC standards. Since this is a recruitment agency, they will want to know that you are serious about the power, energy, or renewable energy sector.
Remember to include your degree certificate and any professional registration documents when you apply. A short cover letter explaining your interest in high voltage work and your career goals would also help you stand out from the crowd.
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