Protection & Control; P&C Design Engineer
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
Kirby Group Engineering
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Junior/Intermediate Protection & Control (P&C) Design Engineer (Cape Town)
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated Junior or Intermediate P&C Design Engineer to support the delivery of HV substation projects. You will work under senior guidance while gaining exposure to UK design standards, protection systems, and substation automation technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex high voltage transmission utility and renewable energy infrastructure projects in the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe while contributing to a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities- Assist in preparing HV substation secondary designs, including:
- Schematic diagrams
- Protection philosophies
- Substation SCADA integration
- Support development of control and protection schemes
- Contribute to SCADA integration and system design
- Prepare technical documentation, substation equipment sizing and selection, and design deliverables
- Ensure designs meet IEC, IEEE, ANSI and Utility specific standards
- Support design reviews and respond to technical queries
- Assist with testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior engineers
- Participate in continuous learning and technical development
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- 1-4 years’ experience in HV substation / P&C design
- Exposure to:
- Protection and control systems
- Substation design principles
- Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, EPLAN (or similar)
- Basic understanding of SCADA and protection schemes
- ECSA registration (Candidate Engineer) advantageous
- Strong willingness to learn and grow
- Good technical and analytical skills
- Clear communication and teamwork ability
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Structured development under senior engineers
- Exposure to UK and rest of Europe engineering standards and projects
- Career progression pathway from Junior to Senior Engineer Supportive and collaborative team environment
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