Substation Engineer (Power / Renewable Energy / hydroelectric / Hydropower) - KENYA

Reference: MS561
Salary: neg.
Start: 2011

CA Global: Power and Energy (Africa Positions) has a client that is in need of a Senior Substation Engineer (Power / Renewable Energy / hydroelectric / Hydropower). The position will be based in East Africa, Kenya

Overview:

Our Client currently requires a Substation Engineer, accountable for substation feasibility levels, detailed design and all other associated works, including tender documents and reports.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree (Electrical) or higher Engineering Degree
• Minimum 10 years practical experience in related Field and / or proven knowledge in power engineering and design, 5 years of which must include substation design.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of electrical substation facilities substation components and their functions
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, three phase power systems, and per-unit mathematics and symmetrical components
• Knowledge of design documents and drawings necessary to complete a project
• Knowledge of engineering standards relevant for substation equipment including IEC, IEEE and ANSI
• Ability to write effectively in English to furnish reports and to prepare business development materials including proposals
• Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment,
• Willingness to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge,
• Ability to apply new knowledge, and Able to work under pressure

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ø Carry out site selections and site investigations for substation sites

Ø Carry out detailed design analysis, to include calculations, research, selection, layout, etc., necessary to develop required design documents.

Ø Electrical engineering design for high voltage substation projects to include selection of major equipment, equipment layouts, general arrangements and single line drawings.

Ø Detailed Engineering, physical design, & coordination of substation projects to include primary electrical plant designs, and all primary plant details

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