Senior Electrical Engineer Lead - Power Plant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Incentives

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer for high‑profile power generation projects in Welkom, Free State. You will lead a team through design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role combines on-site presence with remote planning and analysis for optimal oversight. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, 5+ in leadership, Pr.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ in lead/senior roles in power generation.
• Experience with high-voltage systems, protection relays, switchgear.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with ECSA mandatory.
• Office/plant hybrid work environment with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for power generation projects (conventional and renewable).
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, and OHS standards and safety rules.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities on electrical matters.
• Develop and manage budgets and project schedules.
• Evaluate new electrical technologies to improve plant performance.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and records.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

HV systems

Power systems analysis

Project management

Education

B.Eng or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer for high‑profile power generation projects in Welkom, Free State. You will lead a team through design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role combines on-site presence with remote planning and analysis for optimal oversight. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, 5+ in leadership, Pr.