Requisition/Vacancy No\. 115334BR
**Position Title** Senior Electrical Engineer / Technologist
**Job Category** Engineering \- Electrical / Electronic
**Business Line** Energy
**Office Region** Africa
**Office Location** ZAF \- Pretoria
**Why Choose AECOM?** Imagine working for a truly global company whose 45,000 employees share a singular passion: to make the world a better place\. We enjoy what we do at AECOM\. We bring projects to life in the cities and communities in which we work, and we’re driven by a set of values and a common purpose — to create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments\. Innovation is built into every project we manage and every community we serve\. We’ll provide you support in an environment that allows you to grow and succeed\. Come share your passion with us\.
**About the Business Line** **Energy**
We address the complete spectrum of energy challenges, including clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon management, hydropower and dams, thermal, geothermal and wind power generation, and transmission and distribution\.
**Job Summary** The duties will include, but are not limited to the following;
+ Pre\-feasibility studies, conceptual designs and detailed design of the following:
Transmission substations,
Overhead power lines,
Distribution substations,
Outdoor and indoor MV& HV Switchgear,
MV&LV motors,
Standby diesel generators and Gas driven generators,
Cabling,
SCADA,
Cap Banks,
Variable speed drives,
Battery tripping units,
Uninterruptable Power Supply systems,
Protection, Metering and Control schemes,
Reactor,
Static Variable Compensators,
Earthing\.
**Personal attributes and skills required for the job:**
+ Knowledge of AUTOCAD \(2D and 3D\) and Microstation is a MUST\.
+ Knowledge of DigSilent Powerfactory, CDEGS, PROKON is an added advantage
+ Excellent command of the Microsoft Office package
+ Experience in Transmission and Substation Projects
+ Thorough knowledge of ESKOM and IEEE Standards
+ Self\-starter
+ Team player
+ Good Presentation skills
+ Good Communication skills
+ Ability to work under pressure
**Other comments**
+ The candidate will be required to attend regular project site meetings and conduct site inspections and provide commissioning support to clients/contractors on site\.
+ The candidate must have a valid driver's license\.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Minimum of 10 years of relevant post\-graduate working experience\. Experience of the following:
Transmission substations
Overhead power lines up to 400kV\.
Distribution substations
Outdoor and indoor MV& HV Switchgear\.
MV&LV motors\.
Motor starters\.
Standby diesel generators and Gas driven generators
Cabling,
SCADA,
Cap Banks
Variable speed drives
Battery tripping units
Uninterruptable Power Supply systems
Protection, Metering and Control schemes
Reactor
Static Variable Compensators
Earthing\.
+ MV distribution networks within Power Stations/ Mining Plant/ Petro\-Chemical Plants\.
+ Knowledge of DigSilent Power Factory/ PSSE/ ETAP/ Retic Master is an added advantage
+ Working within a multi\-discipline project environment\.
+ Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office package
+ Thorough knowledge of ESKOM and IEEE Standards
+ Experience within Power Station/ Transmission/ Distribution/ Mining/ Petro\-Chemical\.
+ Minimum 10 years of relevant post\-graduate working experience in the HV power system environment with particular focus on substation design projects up to 400kV\.
+ At least 5 years of specific substation design experience\.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ University BScEng/ BEng/ BTech degree in Electrical \(MSc\. Degree will be an advantage\)\.
+ Professional registration \(Pr\.Tech or Pr\. Eng\) with Engineering Council of South Africa \(ECSA\)\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer\.
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