Substation Engineer / Senior Technician (Electrical) 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.