Electrical Design Engineer – Mining & Minerals (Upington)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical aid

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an Electrical Design Engineer based in Upington, Northern Cape. This role focuses on electrical design of mining and mineral processing plants, including MV/LV distribution, MCCs, and automation systems.

You will develop schematics, coordinate with process and mechanical teams, ensure safety compliance, and support project execution from design through commissioning in a rugged industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of electrical design experience in mining/heavy industry.
• Experience with MV/LV distribution, MCCs, and motor control.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA for process automation.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for mining and mineral processing plants, including power distribution, lighting, and earthing.
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control system architectures.
• Specify MV/LV switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, and VSDs.
• Perform load calculations, fault studies and protection coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with mining regulations and safety standards.
• Provide engineering support during project execution, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

MCCs

Protection coordination

Load calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for an Electrical Design Engineer based in Upington, Northern Cape. This role focuses on electrical design of mining and mineral processing plants, including MV/LV distribution, MCCs, and automation systems.

You will develop schematics, coordinate with process and mechanical teams, ensure safety compliance, and support project execution from design through commissioning in a rugged industrial setting.