Electrical Engineer

Electrofax Engineering Services (GH) Limited is seeking to recruit Electrical Engineer.
Position Title: Electrical Engineer – Transmission Line & Substation
Job Purpose
To provide technical engineering support for design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and energization of the 161kV transmission line and substation relocation works.
Key Responsibilities

• Review transmission line and substation engineering designs.
• Verify compliance with utility standards and applicable codes.
• Supervise installation of transmission line structures, conductors, insulators, OPGW, and accessories.
• Monitor substation equipment installation, including transformers, switchgear, CTs, PTs, protection systems, and control equipment.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Review protection and control schemes.
• Conduct inspections and technical assessments during construction.
• Resolve technical issues arising during construction and commissioning.
• Verify as-built documentation and engineering records.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements and permit-to-work systems.
  

Qualification Requirements

• BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in HV transmission line and substation projects.
• Experience with transmission line relocation, substations, protection systems, and commissioning.
• Membership of a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable.
  

General Requirements

• Experience working on high-voltage transmission and substation projects (161kV or above preferred).
• Strong knowledge of utility standards, engineering codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and remote project locations.
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering/project management software.
• Commitment to quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under demanding schedules while maintaining high professional standards.
  

Competencies

• Power system engineering expertise.
• Transmission line and substation design knowledge.
• Testing and commissioning proficiency.
• Technical troubleshooting.
• Engineering documentation and reporting.
  

Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to:
hr@electrofax.com with the specified role you’re applying for as the subject line.”
Closing Date: 25 June, 2026
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