Senior Electrical Engineer

About the position

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in water sector projects to join their Water Engineering team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering innovative infrastructure projects across South Africa and internationally.

The position can be based in Durban, Johannesburg, or Cape Town. Requirements:

• BSc / BEng. or BTech in Electrical Engineering degree
• Professional registration with ECSA (or other appropriate institution)
• Experience in a professional Electrical design engineering capacity either within a consulting environment or working closely with a consultancy, Understanding and experience of the SANS 10142-1, national and international standards
• Understanding and experience of producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation.
• Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical engineering.
• Experience of working in roles where knowledge of Electrical engineering and in particular, design, was a key attribute.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, Trimble etc. Competent with design software as well as other standard products.

Job Description:

• Provide technical input for substation construction, refurbishment, and upgrades.
• Conduct electrical distribution studies and design HV/LV electrical power systems, control systems, SCADA, and telemetry.
• Offer support and training to junior staff and the wider team.
• Participate in or lead studies for project planning and contract documentation.
• Contribute to the development of sub-consultancy agreements.
• Attend client and multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Visit project sites and provide specialist advice and support to colleagues.

Desired Skills:

• water or wastewater treatment
• SCADA
• electrical engineer
• substation

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical aid
• Provident Fund