The Hatch eGRID group is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer for our AIM region to work in eGRID. This is a senior engineering position within the Hatch Power Transmission and Integration (PT&I) business of Hatch, located in either the Hatch Johannesburg or Cape Town office in South Africa. Reporting to the Regional eGRID Lead. The focus will be on delivering African and Middle-East Transmission Projects while supporting projects globally

The Transmission Lines Engineer will be required to:

• Design and engineering of high voltage overhead transmission lines from conceptual design through to construction. Design activities include conductor selection, rating studies, insulation designs, structure design, structure spotting, preparation of functional specifications for design, material and construction, support on route selections and coordinating of civil and structural designs of transmission lines.

• Support our existing clients in regionally and globally.

• Further develop transmission line work in Africa

• Secure projects and MSAs with key clients in Africa

• Support the Business Unit in business development including fostering relationships with existing clients, preparing proposals for new work, identifying market areas, and pitching clients

• Write technical papers and present at conferences to demonstrate expertise in the field and engage clients

• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

• Conduct site visits, factory visits, field assessments and client engagement meetings

• Preparing cost and budget estimates and feasibility studies.

• Preparing work methodologies, execution plans and schedules.

• Projects management and execution of transmission projects

• Support for risk assessments and resolution of constructability issues.

• Preparing proposals for engineering of transmission line projects.

• Delivering transmission line design projects in accordance with project scope, schedule, budget and procedures.

• Resolving overall design/project execution issues, as required.

• Ability to take on a project engineer and/or project manager role as required.

The Transmission Lines Engineer will be accountable for developing the Transmission Line Skills within the AIM BU by way of developing junior engineers and technicians, as well as onboarding, as and when required.

You bring to the role:

• 10+ years experience in design of transmission lines.

• Strong proficiency using PLS software suite: PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.

• Professional Engineer/Technologist registration within South Africa (ECSA) or the ability to obtain such registration.

• Proficiency in using various engineering tools for design of transmission lines.

• Familiarity with structural and civil design aspects for transmission lines.

• Understanding with applicable codes, standards and regulations applicable to transmission line design in Southern Africa and overseas.

• Experience using GIS software packages like ArcGIS is an asset.

• Experience in field construction is an asset.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power point

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects

• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges

• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest problems.

• Knowledge of relevant South African and International standards/codes (IEC et al), plus familiarity with other national standards/codes such as ANSI, IEEE &CSA, etc.

Reporting to the AIM Lead for eGRID, the position requires a high level of interpersonal communication skills, as well as demonstrated design experience. Travel to site locations and product suppliers will be required occasionally, depending on project requirements.