Electrical Designer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer (Draftsman) to join their team. The role involves developing electrical designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD, managing project documentation, and collaborating with clients throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and 4-5 years of industry experience. This role promises an impactful career opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design regulations and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD.
• Attend internal and external kick-off meetings.
• Manage project documentation and timelines.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy company is looking for a detail‑oriented Electrical Designer (Draftsman) to join their Engineering team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for initiating, planning, and developing electrical designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD software. You’ll be involved from project kickoff through to handover, ensuring accurate documentation, drawing development, and bill‑of‑materials preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Initiation & Planning

• Attend internal & external kick off meetings following review of inputs
• Liaise with clients
• Evaluation of Scope & Specifications

Clarification, Design & Procurement

• Clarify/develop specifications by using clarification check lists
• List all project deliverables required in project plan
• Make use of Eplan / Autocad Software to develop engineering drawings
• Manage and control all project related documentation
• Develop project deliverables as per list and sign off against QCP
• Develop BOM(s) as per design and issue signed off BOM to procurement to process PO's
• Sign-off on Documentation
• Client liaison & Management

Manufacturing & Engineering

• Implement Redlining initiated at Factory Acceptance Tests
• Assist with Project related queries
• Installation & Cold Commissioning
• Implement redlining

Hot Commissioning & Handover

• Implement redlining and provide As-Built (Handover) documentation

Managing

• Commit to and maintain schedule & key dates
• Give feedback to Operations Manager in terms of time tracking sheet daily
• Comply with design & development procedure
• Raise any issues via early warnings so that delay notices may be raised
• Comply with Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) process / policy
• Ensure all documents / correspondence is backed up on respective server
• No wilful or negligent obstruction of duties of another

General / Administration

• Adhere to all AMS Policies & Procedures
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with colleagues, customers, and management.
• Adhere to AMS work times by arriving and leaving on time.
• Communicate progress and issues timeously.
• Abides by the integrated management system (Quality, safety and health) and when the need arises, to contribute to continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Software Proficiency

• EPLAN Electric P8 (essential)
• AutoCAD (essential)

Experience

• 4–5 years of experience in electrical design
• 4–5 years of industry experience (engineering/manufacturing/project-based)

Technical Skills

• MCCs (Motor Control Centres)
• PLC panels
• Distribution Boards (DBs)
• Control Panels
• Electrical component selection (performance, cost, safety focused)
• Accurate design documentation and material list generation

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of electrical design regulations and compliance
• Problem-solving and debugging of electrical design issues
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Effective collaboration with project managers and workshop teams

Ready to make your next career-defining move? Contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or apply directly via:

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