Engineer | Senior Technician (Electrical) (Midrand / Cape Town / Durban) at Trans Africa Projects

Purpose of the Job: 

• Knowledge of substation design philosophy and standards. Technology selection, site identification, SLD, GA and site plan development. Equipment selection and earthing design, insulator and hardware selection, conductor and shield wire selection, material specification and technical support for construction

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

• Design a product for the client that details all the technical aspects of the design and highlights errors. Proficient in CAD, CDEGS, and other related design tools for substation. Strong knowledge of substation design philosophy and standards.
• Technology selection, site identification, SLD, GA and site plan development. 
• Competent in equipment selection and earthing design, insulator and hardware selection, conductor and shield wire selection, material specification and technical support for construction.
• Knowledgeable in creation of preliminary and final designs for substations, including earth grid designs. Present at the design committees within the specified timelines to ensure on-time delivery of the final design. 
• Conceptualize the design and discuss it with the client for first approval or gain buy-in. Suggest designs that will meet clients’ requirements with minimum costs. 
• Validate all design aspects and processes of all designs. 
• Manages project design within budget, schedule, and quality requirements. 
• Consult clients on discipline-related issues which include their own designs or other designs. 
• Provide advisory services to clients on all designrelated matters. Responsible to identify leads, and opportunities for work, to create Sourcing of
• Work.
• Identify any further shortcomings and discuss with Line Managers. 
• Leverages experience by mentoring and supporting training.

Minimum Requirements: 

• BSC Engineering or B Tech in Electrical Engineering. 
• Professional registration with ECSA is preferred. 
• Overhead Power Lines Design experience and high voltage substations.

Other competencies and requirements: 

• 3-5 years’ experience high voltage substations and/or overhead line Civil. 
• Encourages an organizational culture that embodies TAP Values.
• Committed to achieving and maintaining high-quality results along with providing a quality service.