Electrical Engineer

WatersEdge Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer (Heavy Current) to join a dynamic engineering team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be involved in designing and implementing electrical control systems, ensuring they meet both internal production and external client needs. Essential qualifications include a BTech or BSc in Electrical Engineering and experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical. This role demands effective communication and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements, ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to grow in a project-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Electrical panel building experience is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Generate parts lists, IO lists, cable schedules, and quality control documentation.
• Liaise with the panel building team to ensure design accuracy.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical Control & Instrumentation systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Basic project management skills

Education

BTech or BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a qualified and motivated Electrical Engineer (Heavy Current) to join a dynamic engineering team in a growing, project-driven environment. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of electrical control systems and panels, supporting both internal production and external client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

BTech or BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) also considered

Experience & Technical Skills :

1–2 years' experience using EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical

Knowledge of EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) systems

Electrical panel building experience (1 year advantageous)

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Basic project management skills (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities :

Generate parts lists, IO lists, cable schedules, and quality control documentation

Liaise with the panel building team and workshop manager to ensure design accuracy

Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Update and re-issue designs in accordance with workshop or site modifications

Ideal Candidate Attributes :

Detail-oriented and organised

Effective communicator across technical teams

Able to adapt to changing project demands

If you have not been contacted within 10 workdays, please consider your application unsuccessful

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Electrical Engineer • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa