Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health and wellness

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative engineering environment

Projects in mining and industrial Sekt

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an meticulous Electrical Design Engineer to join a Welkom-based team focused on cutting-edge electrical designs for mining and industrial applications.

You will create detailed schematics, perform load and fault current calculations, specify components, and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Solid understanding of power systems, control systems, and low-voltage applications.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical codes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and control circuits.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation using CAD software.
• Perform load calculations, fault current analysis, and voltage drop studies.
• Specify electrical components, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate electrical designs with other disciplines.
• Stay current with industry codes, standards, and emerging technologies in electrical engineering.

Skills

Power systems

Control systems

Low-voltage

Analytical skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and innovative Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Welkom , Free State . This role is central to developing cutting-edge electrical designs for a range of industrial and commercial applications. You will be responsible for creating detailed schematics, performing complex calculations, and ensuring designs are optimized for performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and a passion for finding creative solutions to engineering challenges, contributing to a team committed to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and control circuits.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation using CAD software .
• Perform load calculations, fault current analysis, and voltage drop studies.
• Specify electrical components, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate electrical designs with other disciplines.
• Stay current with industry codes, standards, and emerging technologies in electrical engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design .
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Solid understanding of power systems, control systems, and low-voltage applications.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international electrical codes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A collaborative team environment focused on technical innovation in Welkom .
• Contribution to significant projects within the mining and industrial sectors.