Substation Primary Plant Engineer

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 Primary Plant Engineer with experience designing and implementing substation primary plant 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 primary 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

Roles and Responsibility:

• Providing input into the design of transmission and distribution switching stations and substations which includes design from 11 kV up to 500 kV.
• Substation Primary Plant design (Develop SLD, GA, Sections, EarthGrid, Lighting, Lightning, CCTV, Trench and Conduit layout)
• Earthing design in CDEGS (From soil model development in RESAP up to detailed analysis in MALZ and HIFREQ)
• Lighting design in Relux and Dialux. (Develop 3D models in CAD and import to Relux or Dialux)
• 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.
• Corona, Noise and RFI calculations based on EPRI methods and modelling in CDEGS.
• Short Circuit Forces calculations based on international standards calculated with MATHCAD
• Underground cable design up to 500kV in CDEGS and CYMCAP including cyclic loading analysis.
• 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 500kV.
• Basic CCTV and security design knowledge.
• Basic Renewable energy design experience.
• Basic LV and Secondary Plant experience will be advantageous.
• Overhead line design in PLS-CADD will be advantageous.
• Project management skills including schedules in MS Projects.

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 relevant to substation primary plant design experience
• Excel, Word, MS Projects, CDEGS, CYMCAP, MATHCAD and RELUX or DIALUX
• Basic Microstation / Autocad skills

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.