Electrical engineer

Mpower Talent Acquisition; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise spécialisée dans l'acquisition de talents recherche un ingénieur électricien hautement qualifié pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le candidat idéal devra avoir au moins 10 ans d'expérience dans la conception de systèmes électriques et être titulaire d'un diplôme en ingénierie électrique. Les responsabilités incluent la conception de systèmes d'industrialisation, de génération d'énergie renouvelable et la supervision de l'interface électrique avec d'autres disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience, especially in the Power Generation Industry.
• Experience designing PV Systems.
• Working knowledge of OHS Act and the Regulations.

Responsibilities

• LV and MV Systems Engineering (conceptual & detail design and development of electrical systems and networks).
• Design, specification, and execution of electrical systems for industrial plants.
• Participating in and managing procurement and installation contracts and documentation.

Skills

Good communication and technical report writing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to operate under pressure

Problem solving ability

Good planning, organizing, administration and time management skills

Education

BSc (Eng) or B Eng degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

Job description

Are you a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with a passion for the renewable energy sector? We seek your expertise to provide specialist support to a dynamic engineering team.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Good communication and technical report writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The use of ETAP or DigSilent would be very beneficial
• Ability to operate under pressure in a team environment, must be a fast and accurate worker who is results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Problem solving ability
• Good planning, organizing, administration and time management skills
• Good people skills, assertiveness, and a proactive disposition
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites
  

Minimum Requirements

• BSc (Eng) or B Eng degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience, especially in the Power Generation Industry
• Experience designing PV Systems
• Working knowledge of OHS Act and the Regulations
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Legislation
• Working knowledge of SANS & IEC codes, Safety Management Standards and ISO 9001
• Knowledge and experience with the South African Grid Code
  

Key Responsibilities

• LV and MV Systems Engineering (conceptual & detail design and development of electrical systems and networks)
• Design, specification, and execution of electrical systems for industrial plants
• Design of LV & MV Motor Control Centres
• Design of LV & MV industrial plant reticulation systems
• Design of DC plant and battery systems
• Design of renewable energy systems
• Design of protection systems
• Specification of Electrical Switchgear and Motor Protection Equipment
• Design of cable networks and distribution systems
• Lighting and small power designs
• Design of earthing and lightning protection systems
• Ensure design compliance with the South African Grid Code
• Managing the electrical interfaces with other disciplines
• Participation in and management of procurement and installation contracts and documentation, including tender evaluation
• Assistance during the fabrication phase of all projects
• Assisting with tender compilation
• Project cost estimations (including the compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
• Compilation of tender scope of work
• Assisting with testing and commissioning of electrical systems
• Mentoring of junior personnel