Senior Electrical Engineer / Technologist

Prominent multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy has a vacancy for an Electrical Engineer to join the team based at their Durban office. Candidates must have a background in industrial and infrastructure projects in the private and government sectors and will be overseeing various projects in South Africa.

Requirements:

• Electrical Engineering BEng/BSc Degree or BTech qualification


• Around 8 or more years previous electrical engineering experience in industrial and infrastructure projects in the private and government sectors (a proven track record must accompany CV submissions)


• ECSA registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist 


• Greenfields and brownfields plant design and construction experience


• Experience in renewable energy projects (an advantage)


• Be able to work and embrace team culture with fellow peers across the various divisions.


• Provide mentorship to students and graduates


• DigSilent/ETAP Loadflow/Fault Study Modelling would be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee electrical engineering activities for various industrial projects in the private and government sectors to safely deliver on all company operational plans during the project execution phase;


• Engineering design in accordance with established standards and codes of practice;


• Reviewing technical documentation and defining electrical engineering requirements;


• Carrying out technical evaluations, preparation of specifications for electrical infrastructure and installations;


• Carry out feasibility and electrical power system studies;


• Attend factory acceptance tests and provide input to vendor’s test documentation.


• Manage and assist with plant electrical equipment and system installation and commissioning;


• Accountability for quality, risk management, financial performance, scope management and client satisfaction in all project undertaken


• Liaise with the client to ensure that agreed designs are in accordance with agreed requirements;


• Representation at client and professional meetings with the ability to present work and engage in a technical conversations in a professional manner;

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract


• Based out of Durban, KZN with regular travel into South Africa