Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Power Systems Lead

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Bonuses

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead industrial electrical design projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee implementation of power distribution, MCCs, lighting, and earthing systems for plants, processing facilities, and utility infra.

You will prepare drawings in AutoCAD Electrical and Revit MEP, perform load calculations and fault analysis, ensure compliance with SANS/IEC, and mentor junior engineers while assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial electrical design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and Revit MEP.
• Knowledge of SANS/IEC electrical standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for industrial projects from concept to construction support.
• Prepare electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and specs using CAD tools.
• Design power distribution systems, MCCs, lighting, and earthing systems.
• Perform load calculations and fault current analysis per standards.
• Specify transformers, switchgear, generators, and UPS systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and process teams for integrated design.
• Conduct design reviews, value engineering, and guide junior engineers.
• Assist in tender preparation, BoQ, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Stay updated on new technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

7+ years of electrical design experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead industrial electrical design projects in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will conceptualize, design, and oversee implementation of power distribution, MCCs, lighting, and earthing systems for plants, processing facilities, and utility infra.

You will prepare drawings in AutoCAD Electrical and Revit MEP, perform load calculations and fault analysis, ensure compliance with SANS/IEC, and mentor junior engineers while assisting