Electrical Design Specialist - Water Infrastructure

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Specialist to lead electrical system design for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop electrical schematics, select equipment, and ensure compliance with water-utility standards while supporting construction and commissioning teams.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in electrical design within the water sector and strong analytical skills, contributing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electrical design for water infrastructure.
• Experience developing electrical schematics and selecting equipment.
• Ability to work through construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical systems for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks.
• Develop electrical schematics and select equipment.
• Ensure compliance with standards for water utilities.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic development

Equipment selection

Standards compliance

Construction & commissioning support

Analytical skills

Water utilities experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key provider of essential water and sanitation services, requires an experienced Electrical Design Specialist for projects focused on water infrastructure in Upington, Northern Cape. This role involves the design and specification of electrical systems for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks. You will be responsible for developing electrical schematics, selecting appropriate equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (including those for water utilities), and providing technical support during the construction and commissioning phases. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in electrical design, particularly within the water or wastewater sector, and strong analytical skills. This is a critical role contributing to the provision of vital services in the region. Join a team dedicated to enhancing public services through reliable engineering solutions.

• We offer a flexible working arrangement and the chance to work on important infrastructure projects that have a significant community impact.