Substation Secondary Plant Engineer

Job description

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?

Zutari is hiring substation secondary plant engineers with experience designing and implementing PTMC design work from 11 kV to over 400 kV. Position level (junior to senior) will depend on the candidate’s experience. Candidates should have relevant experience in aspects of secondary plant design.

Zutari’s Transmission and Distribution Energy Unit in is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer/Technologist to join the team and provide assistance and guidance on a range of projects relating to the design and implementation of Transmission and Distribution projects.
The candidate should have experience in detailed secondary plant design and commissioning in the utility and/or renewable energy projects in Africa. This is a great opportunity to join an engineering consultancy focused on delivering engineering solutions that enhance the lives of individuals across the globe.
The candidate will also be responsible for building meaningful relationships with local and transactional clients across borders and closer to office

Minimum Requirements

B.Eng or B.Sc or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (SA)
EIZ or ERB accredited Electrical Engineering Degree (Zambia)
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Professional registration or in the process of applying
Experience in Transmission and Distribution related projects
Experience in protection, control, metering and telecommunication designs in substations and power plants
Commissioning experience in substations and power plants
Excel, Word
Basic Microstation / Autocad skills

Key Technical Requirements:

Protection coordination studies and implementation
Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution substations
PV plant and Wind farm project experience
Preparation of technical documentation used in the tender process
Prepare technical drawings and specifications based on the client’s requirements
Performs highly complex engineering, design, calculations, analysis when required
A team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines
A team player excelling in the commitment of resolution of complex issues
Implement budget control and associated change control on contracts
Assist in conducting risk analysis and reporting on contracts

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.