03.05.2024
Substation Design Engineer
Zutari
South Africa, Pretoria
Job details This details all the information about the job posting. Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Requisition # ENG-L6.27 Job title Category Contract type Permanent (Employee) Full Time Description Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed. What kind of talent do we pursue? We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. We are seeking a substation design engineer that has experience in the design of HV substations from concept to detail. The responsibilities and experience listed below are a guideline into the role we are seeking to fulfil. The successful candidate will form part of the transmission and distribution team within Zutari that covers designs related to international renewable plants grid connections works and utility strengthening projects on a wide range of voltages from 11 kV up to 500 kV. Responsibilities : Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution switching stations and substations which includes design from 11 kV up to 500 kV. Substation Primary Plant design (Develop SLD, GA, Sections, EarthGrid, Lighting, Lightning, CCTV, Trench and Conduit layout) Earthing design in CDEGS (From soil model development in RESAP up to detailed analysis in MALZ and HIFREQ) Lighting design in Relux and Dialux. (Develop 3D models in CAD and import to Relux or Dialux) Lightning Protection design in CDEGS based on international standards and Electro Geometric Modelling. (Develop 3D models in SES Shield) EMF calculations and modelling in CDEGS. Corona, Noise and RFI calculations based on EPRI methods and modelling in CDEGS. Short Circuit Forces calculations based on international standards calculated with MATHCAD Underground cable design up to 500kV in CDEGS and CYMCAP including cyclic loading analysis. Compile BOMs, reports and engineering calculations. Interpret standards and implement calculation formulas in excel. Compile Primary plant equipment technical specifications and schedules. Good understanding and knowledge of all substation equipment, structures, hardware, clamps, busbars, cables, and conductors applicable to voltages up to 500kV. Basic CCTV and security design knowledge. 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. Requirements: B.Eng or B.Sc or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 10 years relevant substation primary plant design experience in voltage levels up to 500kV Excel, Word, MS Projects, CDEGS, CYMCAP, MATHCAD and RELUX or DIALUX PLS-CADD experience will be advantageous. Basic Microstation / Autocad skills Wide range of general knowledge of electrical engineering We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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