Protection Senior Engineer page is loaded Protection Senior Engineer Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR106223 Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally Friendly working environment across the business About SMEC SMEC South Africa is part of the SMEC Group and joined forces with Surbana Jurong to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure, and management advisory services. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of 16,500 dedicated people working across a network of 120 offices in 40 countries. SMEC employs passionate and innovative people who are driven to deliver exceptional outcomes and who want to feel valued in a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to developing our people. We encourage them to see things differently, to be creative, to push boundaries, and to work on a broad range of projects that help build a better future. Consistently recognized for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world. Engineering News-Record (ENR) currently ranks SMEC in the top 24 of the ‘2021 Top 225 International Design Firms’. The Role We are looking for a talented, eager Protection Senior Engineer to join our P ower and Energy Function, in Randburg , The candidate appointed in this role will be providing professional design services on Substation Secondary Plant projects within the Power&Energy Functional group, including design management and design delivery for Substations Protection, Measurement and Control projects and managing professional teams of medium/large projects. The Key responsibilities for this role are to : Oversee the comprehensive management of medium to large-scale Secondary Plant projects. Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure project success. Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and outsourcing, while collaborating with other sections to align on project budgets for large-scale endeavors. Produce technically proficient and well-presented technical reports. Review and take accountability for the work performed by project team members. Represent technical work through presentations and client interactions. Craft effective responses to bids. Possess a thorough understanding of work procedures and ability to brief project teams accordingly. Delegate tasks to team members as needed. Maintain regular communication with clients under the guidance of more senior management. Foster strong client relationships. Demonstrate proficiency in identifying and pursuing additional work opportunities related to ongoing projects. Exhibit a clear understanding of local business technologies and markets. Engage clients in detailed discussions regarding business technologies and markets. Provide training in respective functional areas and contribute to team-building efforts. Promote Substations Protection, Measurement, and Control technical capabilities in the market. Supervise Engineers or Technicians in conducting checks and inspections of constructed works to ensure compliance with design and specifications, proposing remedial actions as necessary. Recommended Qualifications, Skills And Experience Bachelor of Engineering degree/higher degree from accredited university/college Relevant Professional Registration Minimum 8 years of professional experience Knowledge of QA and OHS requirements in SMEC Knowledge of the commercial aspects of project management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to effectively write reports Courteous and business orientated manners when communicating with stakeholders to foster and promote good working relations Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Ability to make technical decisions which are outcome driven How to apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. At SMEC, we put talent, hard work, teamwork, and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Closing Date : Friday, 14 June 2024 At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Similar Jobs (1) Senior Engineer (Substation) locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr