Electrical Design Engineer

A triple A Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

AtripleA Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Pretoria-based role. You will plan, direct and coordinate professional electrical designs to meet client specifications across mining-related projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include mentoring CAD operators, preparing tender documents, and liaising with clients on design details to achieve cost-effective, safe implementations. A degree or equivalent is required, with Pr. Eng advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma required; NQF equivalent
• Pr. Eng advantageous but not required
• Extensive operational and design experience, including design program exposure
• Exposure to Mining Industry and relevant standards (SANS, IEC)

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate professional electrical designs for client requirements.
• Mentor CAD operators and engineers in training.
• Prepare scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents.
• Liaise with clients on design specifications and requirements to ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure designs adhere to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Include data packs for manufacturing and software engineering phases.

Skills

MCC design IEC61439 knowledge

Heat rise calculations

Layout design

Lighting and small power design

Substation design

Cable sizing

Equipment selection

Legal electrical requirements

Transformer sizing

PLC and SCADA knowledge

Mining Industry exposure

Education

Degree/ Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent

Pr. Eng (advantage)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Pretoria

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate professional electrical designs as part of the complete design process to meet client specific requirements.

Job Objectives

• To plan and align designs to business strategies and objectives to ensure effective customer service.
• To align designs with industry best practices to ensure effective cost management and adherence to safety regulations.
• To ensure continuous improvements on the designs for optimal and cost-effective implementation
• To mentor and coach, the CAD operators and Engineers in training to ensure optimal utilization and development of these human resources.
• To implement design initiatives upon completion of project scoping, tendering and contract preparation with the client.
• To liaise with the respective clients pertaining to the design specifications and requirements to ensure client satisfaction
• To prepare the scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents in line with the client's needs and requirements.
• To compile further information for the manufacturing and software engineering phases of the project (ref a detailed 'data pack') to ensure successful implementation.
• MCC design IEC61439 knowledge
• Heat rise calculations
• Equipment selection
• Layout design
• Lighting and small power design
• Substation design
• Cable racking design
• Cable sizing
• Equipment selection.
• Legal electrical requirements
• Transformer sizing

Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge

• Degree/ Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent
• Pr. Eng (will be an advantage but not required)
• Must have excessive operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure)
• Exposure to Mining Industry
• International electrical and instrumentation specifications and standards
• SANS standards
• MHS Act & OHS Act
• Technical product knowledge
• Knowledge of PLC and Scada systems
• Industrial plant design experience
• Mining design experience