Electrical Design Engineer – Infrastructure (On-Site)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our client in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on developing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SANS/IEC standards.

You will work on-site with project teams, perform load calculations, create drawings in AutoCAD, and support commissioning and site surveys, contributing to reliable infrastructure in the Bloemfontein region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in electrical design for infrastructure.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and electrical design tools.
• Knowledge of SANS/IEC electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for infrastructure projects including power distribution, lighting, and earthing.
• Prepare detailed drawings, schematics, specifications, and BOQ using CAD tools.
• Conduct site assessments and surveys to gather project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with national/international electrical standards and codes.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate electrical systems.
• Review submittals and respond to technical queries during construction.
• Perform load calculations, short circuit/voltage drop analyses.
• Assist in commissioning and testing to verify design compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Load calculations

Power distribution

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ECSA registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our client in Bloemfontein. The role focuses on developing electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SANS/IEC standards.

You will work on-site with project teams, perform load calculations, create drawings in AutoCAD, and support commissioning and site surveys, contributing to reliable infrastructure in the Bloemfontein region.