Job title: Field Services/Testing & Commissioning Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: General Power
Sub-Industry: Consulting Engineering Substations
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 13-04-2026
Job ID: 34608
Contact name: Möcke Müller

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Field Service / Commissioning Engineer to support the installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of LV and MV electrical systems across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

This role is site-based and requires strong technical capability in electrical equipment, control systems, and communication networks to ensure systems are safely commissioned and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Commissioning

  • Perform testing, commissioning, and energisation of LV/MV systems including transformers, switchgear, cables, and distribution boards
  • Execute functional, protection, and system integration testing on electrical and control systems
  • Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding on electrical and automation systems including protection relays and MV panels
  • Verify installations against design drawings, specifications, and standards

Equipment & Systems

  • Work on:
    • MV/LV Transformers
    • MV Switchgear (AIS/GIS)
    • LV Boards / MCCs
    • MV & LV Cables
    • Protection Relays (IEDs)
    • RTUs & SCADA systems
    • Industrial Network Switches
  • Configure and test IEDs, RTUs, and communication networks (IEC protocols advantageous)

Installation & Site Work

  • Support installation, modification, and commissioning activities on-site
  • Perform assembly, wiring checks, and pre-commissioning inspections
  • Assist with repairs, upgrades, and maintenance of electrical equipment

Reporting & Documentation

  • Compile commissioning reports, test sheets, and punch lists
  • Record and track faults, deviations, and corrective actions
  • Provide technical feedback to engineering and design teams

Client & Project Support

  • Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project teams
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting on-site
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and regulations

Minimum Requirements

  • B.Tech / BEng / NDip in Electrical Engineering
  • 2 – 5 years’ experience in:
    • Testing & commissioning
    • Field service / site-based electrical work
  • Exposure to LV/MV systems and substation environments

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of:
    • Power distribution systems
    • Protection schemes and relay logic
    • Electrical drawings (SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams)
  • Experience with:
    • Commissioning tools & test equipment
    • Fault finding and root cause analysis
  • Advantageous:
    • SCADA / RTU configuration
    • Networking (Ethernet, IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3)

Key Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
  • Ability to work independently on-site
  • Good communication and reporting skills
  • High attention to safety and quality standards

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to travel to project sites
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work in MV/HV environments