Primary Plant Substation Engineer

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? 

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. 

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer with extensive experience in the design of high-voltage (HV) substations, from initial concept through to detailed design. The successful candidate will join the Transmission and Distribution team at Zutari, contributing to projects that encompass international renewable plant grid connections and utility strengthening initiatives. These projects span a wide range of voltages, from 11 kV up to 400 kV. 

Responsibilities: 

• Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution switching stations and substations which includes design from 11 kV up to 400 kV. 

• Required to execute Substation Primary Plant design (Develop SLD, GA, Sections, EarthGrid, Lighting, Lightning, CCTV, Trench and Conduit layout) 

• Compile BOMs, reports and engineering calculations. 

• Interpret standards and implement calculation formulas in excel. 

• Compile Primary plant equipment technical specifications and schedules. 

• Good understanding and knowledge of all substation equipment, structures, hardware, clamps, busbars, cables, and conductors applicable to voltages up to 765 kV. 

• Basic project management skills 

• It would be advantageous but not required for candidate to understand and potentially execute  

• Lightning Protection design in CDEGS based on international standards and Electro Geometric Modelling. (Develop 3D models in SES Shield) 

• EMF calculations and modelling in CDEGS. 

• lighting design in Relux and Dialux. (Develop 3D models in CAD and import to Relux or Dialux) 

• Earthing designs in CDEGS (From soil model development in RESAP up to detailed analysis in MALZ and HIFREQ) 

Requirements: 

• B.Eng or B.Sc or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 

• 5 years relevant substation primary plant design experience on at least 132 kV systems or above 

• Required Skills - Excel, Word 

• Advantageous Skills - MS Projects, CDEGS, CYMCAP, MATHCAD and RELUX or DIALUX 

• Basic Microstation / Autocad skills 

• Wide range of general knowledge of electrical engineering  

• Proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable, as this role involves working with diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple regions

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.