Lead Power Systems Electrical Engineer
2 days ago
Kimberley BC, East Kootenay Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada
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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 Professional Engineer registration required Apply power system studies, protection knowledge, and engineering leadership to strengthen utility infrastructure from Kimberley. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 Professional Engineer registration required Apply power system studies, protection knowledge, and engineering leadership to strengthen utility infrastructure from Kimberley. #J-18808-Ljbffr