Electrical Engineer

Hire Resolve; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bellville is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer to design and manage cutting-edge energy solutions. This role requires problem-solving skills in optimizing industrial processes and leading projects. Candidates should possess a BSc in Electrical Engineering, have professional registration with ECSA, and experience in MV design and Electrical Fault Level Calculations. The firm offers a highly competitive salary based on experience and encourages applications from those eager to innovate in energy technology.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of senior-level experience in manufacturing, design, and projects environment.
• Experience in designing and implementing new technology.
• Knowledge and experience in LV and MV Protection Systems and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise.
• Evaluate shortcomings and areas for development in the technical team.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams.
• Assist with designs incorporating safety standards and compliance with procedures.
• Research new technologies, materials and processes relevant to the business.
• Supervise and coordinate technical investigations.
• Collaborate to develop SOPs and work instructions.
• Liaise with customers on MV project design, proposals and sign-off.
• Assist with MV & LV projects and generator projects.
• Participate in PV and battery storage projects.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, requirements and performance standards.
• Compile and maintain project plans using MS Project & Gantt charts.
• Manage and develop staff effectively.

Skills

Electrical Fault Level Calculations

MV design experience

Grounding system design

Knowledge of LV and MV installations

Understanding of harmonics in an electrical network

Investigate and analyze functionality issues

Harmonics analysis

SABS 10142 wiring

On-site fault investigation

Dry-type Minisub design

Transformer protection panels/HMI

New technology adoption

Project management

Education

BSc Eng or BEng (Electrical)

Professional registration with ECSA

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Tools

MS Project

Gantt Charts

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an Electrical Engineer

Are you an innovative Electrical Engineer with a passion for designing, manufacturing, and managing cutting-edge energy solutions? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy optimizing industrial processes, solving complex technical challenges, and leading projects from concept to completion, we invite you to be part of the team in Bellville Western Cape. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in transformer manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Evaluate shortcomings and areas for development in the technical team and make recommendations for improvement.

• Verify installation designs and methods, fault levels, and equipment specifications for projects when required.

• Assist with designs and ensure all incorporate appropriate safety standards while complying with company and statutory procedures.

• Research new technologies, materials, and processes relevant to our business.

• Supervise and/or coordinate technical investigations by internal parties.

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Liaise with customers regarding MV project design, proposals, and sign-off.

• Assist with MV & LV projects and generator projects.

• Participate in PV and battery storage projects.

• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative measures in cross-functional teams.

• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.

• Compile and maintain project plans using MS Project & Gantt Charts.

• Manage and develop staff effectively.

Requirements:

• BSc Eng or BEng (Electrical).

• Professional registration with ECSA.

• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage.

• MV design experience.

• 5 - 8 years of senior-level experience in manufacturing, design, and projects environment.

• Electrical Fault Level Calculations.

• Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) Protection Systems and calculations.

• Grounding system design and calculations.

• Knowledge and experience in LV and MV installations, including transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.

• Understanding of distribution transformer design, including solar, wind, and converter-type units.

• Understanding of harmonics in an electrical network, mitigation, and analysis.

• Knowledge of SABS 10142 (Parts 1&2) – Wiring of Premises.

• Investigate and analyze functionality issues on-site (e.g., earth fault tripping of RD3 relay on PV systems).

• Design and project knowledge of dry-type Minisub (cast resin).

• Experience in designing and implementing new technology (e.g., transformer protection panel expansion, HMI display duplication on mobile devices).

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Rachel van Dyk at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.