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.We are seeking a senior overhead power line engineer with experience in the design and implementation of overhead power lines in a wide range of voltages from 11 kV to over 400 kV.Role Overview:The successful candidate will join the Transmission and Distribution team at Zutari, contributing to projects that enhance grid connections for international renewable plants and strengthen utility infrastructure.Key technical requirements:PLS-CADD Profiling: Proficient in using PLS-CADD for overhead line design and profiling.PLS-Pole Monopole Design: Expertise in designing monopole structures using PLS-Pole.PLS-Tower Lattice Tower Design (advantageous): Skilled in designing lattice towers with PLS-Tower.Overhead Line Specification Compilation: Ability to compile detailed specifications for overhead lines.Report Writing: Strong report writing skills to document design processes and project outcomes.BOMs, Reports, and Engineering Calculations: Competence in compiling Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering reports, and performing detailed calculations.Data Extraction and Compilation: Experience in extracting and compiling data such as sag & tension charts and staking tables.Overhead Power Line Design Principles: Deep understanding of the principles governing overhead power line design.Foundation and Tower Load Pairing: Knowledge of pairing foundations with tower loads to ensure structural integrity.Hardware Selection and Specification: Ability to select appropriate hardware and define technical specifications.Standards Interpretation and Excel Calculations: Proficiency in interpreting standards and implementing calculation formulas in Excel.Beneficial technical requirements:CAD drawing ability advantageous (Autocad or Microstation)Construction experience on the implementation of OHLsConductor optimisation analysisProject management skills including schedules in MS Projects.Requirements:B.Eng or B.Sc or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering5 years relevant overhead line design experience in voltage levels up to 400kVExcel, WordPLS-CADD experienceBasic Microstation / Autocad skillsWide range of general knowledge of electrical engineeringWe 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. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.
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