Remote Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Global Projects)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Equity options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a global team on a fully remote basis. The role requires leadership of electrical design efforts for major international projects with a focus on delivering reliable and efficient electrical systems.

You will guide design teams, ensure compliance with international codes, and collaborate across time zones, leveraging your deep expertise in electrical CAD and power system analysis to drive technical excellence from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Pr.Eng registration is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design process for large-scale international projects.
• Develop and oversee detailed electrical designs: schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, control logic.
• Conduct power system studies including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash assessments.
• Select and specify electrical equipment and distribution systems for global applications.
• Mentor distributed team of engineers and designers.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, NEC and international codes.
• Collaborate with remote multidisciplinary teams and clients across time zones.
• Review and approve design documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Drive innovation in electrical design with new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a global team on a fully remote basis. The role requires leadership of electrical design efforts for major international projects with a focus on delivering reliable and efficient electrical systems.

You will guide design teams, ensure compliance with international codes, and collaborate across time zones, leveraging your deep expertise in electrical CAD and power system analysis to drive technical excellence from anywhere.