Electrical Design Engineer

Engineered Sourcing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the design and optimization of renewable energy projects. The role involves detailed electrical design, collaboration on project integrations, and maintaining comprehensive design documentation. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in energy projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in electrical design.
• Experience with Eskom grid connection applications.
• Familiarity with local grid codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical designs for renewable energy projects.
• Develop design documentation including drawings and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for system integration.

Skills

Technical infrastructure optimization

Electrical design for renewable energy

System integration

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered as a Candidate Engineer (ECSA)

Job description

• Support the development and optimisation of technical infrastructure and processes for electrical design.
• Execute preliminary and detailed electrical designs for renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV, Storage, PtX).
• Design components including :
• Substations (Primary and Secondary Plant)
• Power lines and collector networks
• Protection schemes and control systems
• Provide electrical design inputs for grid planning and Eskom grid connection applications (CEL to BQ and beyond).
• Collaborate with project development and engineering teams for complete system integration.

Design Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain a database of electrical design documentation, including :
• Drawings, diagrams, reports, and Bills of Quantities
• Cost estimates and design calculations
• Standards and specifications
• Regularly report on project design progress, highlighting deviations and providing solutions.

Knowledge Sharing & Technical Decision-Making

• Contribute to internal knowledge management processes and team workshops.
• Make design-related decisions within the scope of authority and escalate where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Registered as a Candidate Engineer (ECSA)
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant professional experience in electrical design for infrastructure or energy projects

Exposure to :

• Power system analysis (load flow, fault level)
• Design of substations, power lines, and electrical plants
• Secondary plant (Protection, Telecomm, Metering, Control)
• Eskom grid connection applications and processes
• Local grid codes and interconnection standards