Lead power systems engineering in hybrid Kimberley work, applying protection and control expertise to critical electrical infrastructure. Guide technical delivery across grid assets.

This Lead Electrical Engineer role supports a major utility company in Kimberley, Northern Cape, ZA. You will lead engineers across power grid, substation, and transmission-system design, analysis, and maintenance. The work requires power system dynamics knowledge, protection expertise, control understanding, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead high-voltage substation, transmission line, and distribution network design
- Perform power flow, short circuit, stability, and protection studies
- Develop specifications for transformers, switchgear, and protective relays




- Oversee commissioning and testing of electrical installations
- Mentor junior electrical engineers and guide technical delivery

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Eight to ten years’ progressive power systems engineering experience
- Experience using PSS/E, ETAP, or similar software
- Understanding of protective relaying and substation design principles
- ECSA Qualified Engineer registration required

Apply power system studies, protection knowledge, and engineering leadership to strengthen utility infrastructure from Kimberley.

📌 Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley