Substation Design Engineer; Primary Plant

Job Description

WSP in Africa is growing its Power & Energy team and is looking for Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels.

WSP in Africa is growing its Power & Energy team and is looking for Substation Primary Plant Design Engineers and Technologists at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Levels. You will contribute to transmission, distribution and renewable‑energy grid connection projects across Africa and international markets, working on LV, MV, HV and EHV systems up to 765 kV.

• Develop substation layouts, single-line diagrams, sections, equipment arrangements, earthing, lighting and lightning protection designs.
• Complete design calculations and studies covering clearances, busbars, equipment ratings, insulation coordination and earthing.
• Prepare specifications, reports, schedules, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Review supplier and contractor designs and support construction, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams on utility, IPP, Solar PV, Wind and BESS projects.

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant substation primary plant design experience
• ECSA Professional or Candidate registration, as appropriate to your career level.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, SANS, NRS, Eskom or comparable utility standards.
• Experience in transmission, distribution, grid connection or utility‑scale renewable‑energy projects.

Join WSP to help shape resilient power networks and the energy transition while developing your career alongside experienced specialists.