Electrical Commissioning Engineer – HV/MV, Site-Based

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonuses

Accommodation

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer for on-site Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will lead commissioning of electrical systems, perform functional and FAT/SAT checks, and ensure safety compliance across HV/MV infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years in commissioning, with strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills. Travel and extended hours are expected as project demands vary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of electrical commissioning experience on large industrial projects.
• Experience with high voltage (HV) and medium voltage (MV) systems, protection relays, and switchgear.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and design specifications.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and on-site handover expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commissioning plans for electrical systems (power distribution, MCCs, switchgear, protection relays).
• Perform pre-commissioning checks, functional tests, and integrated system testing.
• Oversee energization of equipment abiding by safety protocols (LOTO).
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during commissioning and resolve queries with stakeholders.
• Verify conformance to design specs and project requirements.
• Prepare commissioning reports with results, observations, and recommendations.
• Provide training and handover documentation to client operations teams.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

HV/MV systems

Schematic interpretation

Testing instrumentation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Single-line diagrams

Industrial control systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer for on-site Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will lead commissioning of electrical systems, perform functional and FAT/SAT checks, and ensure safety compliance across HV/MV infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years in commissioning, with strong debugging, testing, and documentation skills. Travel and extended hours are expected as project demands vary.