Planning Engineer - Transmission
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12-01-2025
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Job Description
The Planning Engineer plays a key role in the strategic planning design and execution of cablerelated infrastructure for the transmission network and substations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing and coordinating largescale cable projects including the planning of both overhead and underground cables as well as substation cable systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Transmission and Substation Cable Planning:
- Lead the planning and design of transmission and substation cable systems including both medium and highvoltage cables ensuring they meet performance safety and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the development of routing plans installation methods and cable specifications.
- Conduct indepth load flow studies and fault analysis for the design and optimization of transmission cable systems and substation connections.
Project Management and Execution:
- Plan schedule and manage the execution of cable installation projects ensuring all work is completed in compliance with quality safety and environmental standards.
- Monitor and update project schedules ensuring alignment with overall transmission network goals and timelines.
Design & Technical Leadership:
- Lead the design review process for cable installations on transmission lines and substations ensuring designs are technically sound and feasible.
- Provide advanced technical guidance on cable system layout routing connections and protection schemes.
Advanced Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyse cable system performance load flow data and fault occurrences to identify potential improvements in network reliability and efficiency.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for senior management stakeholders and regulatory bodies highlighting key findings project progress and recommendations.
Cost Control and Resource Management:
- Lead the development of cost estimates material requirements and labour resources for cable projects.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure resources are allocated efficiently recommending costeffective solutions without compromising on quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems Engineering or a related field (Master s preferred).
- Advanced training or certifications in power systems planning cable system design or project management (e.g. PMP) is a plus.
- Minimum of 45 years of handson experience in planning designing and managing transmission and substation cable systems with a strong emphasis on highvoltage and mediumvoltage cables.
- Proven track record in managing largescale cable installation and upgrade projects within transmission and substation environments.
- Extensive experience in cable system design cable protection fault analysis and integration with other power network components.
- Indepth knowledge of power transmission substation infrastructure and cable design standards.
- Advanced expertise in cable sizing fault current analysis load flow studies and electrical network modelling.
- Familiarity with simulation and design software tools such as PSS/E ETAP CYME AutoCAD or similar.
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