Trans-Africa Projects (TAP) is a specialist High Voltage Services consulting company

that was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Fluor and Eskom.

Senior Engineer Overhead Lines

Engineering Department
Midrand / Cape Town / Durban

Purpose of the Job: Responsible for solving a variety of complex overhead line problems and
providing specialist engineering input, advice, and problem-solving. Interprets principles,
concepts, and theories in the line’s specialized area while operating within the Transmission and
Distribution OHL design discipline and maintaining professional accountability for the design of
overhead power lines.

Key Performance Areas (KPA’s): Design a product for the client that details all the technical
aspects of the design and highlights errors. Proficient in PLS-Cadd, PLS-Tower, and PLS-Pole.
Design method 4 towers in PLS-Tower and analyze the load cases. Serve as line design
technical professional and provide consultation and guidance to project teams. Present at the
design committees within the specified timelines to ensure on-time delivery of the final design.
Conceptualize the design and discuss it with the client for first approval or gain buy-in. Suggest
designs that will meet clients’ requirements with minimum costs. Validate all design aspects
and processes of all designs. Manages project design within budget, schedule, and quality
requirements. Consult clients on discipline-related issues which include their own designs or
other designs. Provide advisory services to clients on all design-related matters. Responsible to
identify leads, and opportunities for work, to create Sourcing of Work. Identify any further
shortcomings and discuss with Line Managers. Leverages experience by mentoring and
supporting training.

Minimum Requirements: BSC Engineering or B Tech in either of the following: Mechanical

Engineering and Civil Engineering. Professional registration with ECSA is preferred. Overhead
Power Lines Design experience.

Other competencies and requirements: 5 years’ experience in Transmission/ Distribution for

Engineers with BSc/BEng degrees. Encourages an organizational culture that embodies TAP
Values. Committed to achieving and maintaining high-quality results along with providing a
quality service.

Reporting Level: Business Unit Manager and Engineering GT&D

Interested candidates should forward their CVs supported by a cover letter, to

Noncedo Eland at vacancies@taprojects.co.za by no later than Tuesday, 02 April 2024.
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TAP is committed to increasing the representation of previously marginalized groups. Note

that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates
and that TAP reserves the right not to appoint should a suitable candidate not be identified.