Professional Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for a registered Professional Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering solutions across various projects, from conceptual design and feasibility studies through to detailed engineering, project execution and commissioning.
The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities and the ability to provide professional engineering input while ensuring that all designs and project deliverables comply with applicable engineering standards, regulations and client requirements.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a registered Professional Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering solutions across various projects, from conceptual design and feasibility studies through to detailed engineering, project execution and commissioning. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities and the ability to provide professional engineering input while ensuring that all designs and project deliverables comply with applicable engineering standards, regulations and client requirements. Key Responsibilities and Duties Lead and execute electrical engineering projects from concept development through to final implementation. Perform electrical engineering design, calculations, specifications and technical assessments. Develop and review electrical design packages, technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation. Provide technical leadership and guidance to electrical engineers, technicians and draughting teams. Oversee the design of electrical distribution systems, power systems and associated infrastructure. Conduct feasibility studies, technical evaluations and engineering investigations. Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations and protection coordination studies. Specify electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, motors, generators and associated systems. Review and approve engineering designs, technical specifications and contractor submissions. Ensure compliance with applicable SANS, IEC and other relevant electrical engineering standards. Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams. Manage project budgets, resources, schedules and technical deliverables. Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, site inspections and project progress assessments. Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Identify engineering risks and implement appropriate technical solutions. Drive continuous improvement and ensure the delivery of cost-effective, safe and sustainable engineering solutions. Minimum Requirements BEng / BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Relevant experience in electrical engineering design and project delivery. Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, distribution networks and electrical infrastructure. Experience in preparing and reviewing electrical engineering calculations, drawings and technical specifications. Good understanding of applicable SANS, IEC and industry standards. Proven experience managing engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams. Advantageous Experience Experience within consulting engineering, EPC, EPCM or infrastructure environments. Exposure to industrial, commercial, mining, energy or power generation projects. Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems. Knowledge of power system analysis, protection coordination and electrical network studies. Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD or Revit. Experience with renewable energy, substations, transmission or distribution infrastructure. Previous involvement in client management, tender preparation and technical proposals. Key Competencies Strong technical leadership and engineering judgement. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective project management and organisational skills. Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. High level of professional integrity and accountability. Commitment to engineering excellence, quality and safety. If you are an ECSA-registered Professional Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of challenging engineering projects and deliver innovative technical solutions, we invite you to apply. Please send your cv to