Network Engineer

• Lead route reconnaissance, detailed route surveys, alignment selection and preparation of network route maps, profiles, staking schedules and construction drawings
• Prepare and review detailed MV/LV distribution network designs for approximately 542 km
• Perform load assessments, demand forecasting, conductor and transformer sizing, voltage-drop calculations, technical-loss studies, fault-level checks and network optimisation
• Develop pole spotting and structure schedules, including pole types, spans, foundations, stays, cross-arms, insulators, earthing and associated line hardware
• Design and specify MV/LV conductors, distribution transformers, switching and protection equipment, surge protection, earthing systems, metering arrangements and service connections
• Prepare bills of quantities, technical specifications, material schedules, design reports, drawings and cost estimates
• Coordinate interfaces with substations, generation sources, mini-grids, existing utility systems and customer connection points
• Review contractor designs, shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, inspection and test plans, and construction work programmes
• Provide implementation support and supervise construction quality, including route verification, pole erection, conductor stringing, transformer installation, service connections, metering and safety compliance
• Verify completed works against approved designs, specifications, quantities, applicable standards and utility requirements; identify defects and follow up corrective actions
• Witness testing and commissioning of MV/LV lines, transformers, protection, earthing, metering and service connections, and support energisation readiness reviews
• Review as-built drawings, test results, commissioning records, asset registers, operation and maintenance documentation and handover dossiers
• Advise on network reliability, loss reduction, phase balancing, protection coordination, maintainability, resilience and future expansion requirements
• Prepare progress reports, technical memoranda, design review comments, inspection reports and completion recommendations
• Support knowledge transfer and mentoring of utility, contractor and local engineering personnel

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