Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training in commissioning

Diverse projects

Team support

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for a hybrid role in Sandton, Gauteng. You will develop commissioning plans, perform tests, and resolve issues to ensure safe handover of electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical commissioning, solid knowledge of medium/low voltage systems, protection schemes, SCADA, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Travel to sites and client interaction are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical commissioning, testing, or field engineering.
• Proven experience with commissioning of medium and low voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical protection systems, control logic, and SCADA operations.
• Proficiency in using testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a methodical approach to fault finding.
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as required.
• Professional registration (e.g., ECSA) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans and procedures for electrical systems and equipment.
• Execute pre-commissioning checks, functional tests, and system performance validations.
• Oversee energization and testing of electrical assets, including switchgear, transformers, generators, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and malfunctions encountered during the commissioning process.
• Liaise with project management, construction teams, clients, and equipment suppliers during commissioning activities.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are conducted in strict accordance with project specifications, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, including test results, observations, and recommendations.
• Manage the documentation and close-out of commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support and training to operational staff as needed.
• Identify potential improvements to commissioning processes and procedures.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent engineering firm specializing in industrial projects, is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng . This role is essential for ensuring that newly installed electrical systems and equipment are functioning correctly and safely before handover. You will be responsible for developing and executing commissioning plans, performing system tests, and resolving any issues identified during the commissioning phase. The position involves a hybrid work arrangement, requiring on-site presence for critical testing and client interaction, complemented by remote work for planning, reporting, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive commissioning plans and procedures for electrical systems and equipment.
• Execute pre-commissioning checks, functional tests, and system performance validations.
• Oversee the energization and testing of electrical assets, including switchgear, transformers, generators, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and malfunctions encountered during the commissioning process.
• Liaise with project management, construction teams, clients, and equipment suppliers during commissioning activities.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are conducted in strict accordance with project specifications, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports, including test results, observations, and recommendations.
• Manage the documentation and close-out of commissioning activities.
• Provide technical support and training to operational staff as needed.
• Identify potential improvements to commissioning processes and procedures.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical commissioning, testing, or field engineering.
• Proven experience with commissioning of medium and low voltage electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical protection systems, control logic, and SCADA operations.
• Proficiency in using testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a methodical approach to fault finding.
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as required.
• Professional registration (e.g., ECSA) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund benefits.
• Opportunities for specialized training in commissioning techniques and equipment.
• Exposure to a variety of challenging industrial projects.
• Supportive team environment.
• Flexible hybrid work model.