Electrical Engineer

Engineered Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate will deliver quality designs, manage projects, and mentor junior engineers. With a minimum of 10 years of experience required, this full-time role emphasizes compliance with ECSA guidelines. Excellent knowledge of design tools and stakeholder management is essential. This position offers a challenging environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in electrical engineering design.
• In-depth knowledge of SANS 10142 and 10400-XA required.
• Eligibility for ECSA registration preferred or must obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality electrical engineering designs across various project stages.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects effectively.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to client acquisition.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Lighting Design

System Design

Problem-solving skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DIALux

solar design software

Job description

A client in the engineering consultancy sector is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical engineering designs and project work across various stages as per ECSA guidelines. This includes project delivery design work mentoring of junior engineers and contributing to business development.

Business Development and Support

• Attend tender briefings and assist in the preparation of proposals pricing and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal project registration and risk analysis procedures.
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Uphold Health and Safety regulations in office and on-site environments.
• Support the development of the electrical engineering portfolio and contribute to client acquisition efforts.

2. Project Management and Delivery

Lead and participate in all technical aspects of projects from concept through to detailed design and documentation.

Take professional responsibility for electrical design outputs in line with ECSA regulations.

Manage small to medium-sized projects effectively.

Design systems including but not limited to : power lighting fire detection CCTV access control emergency power telecoms and nurse call.

Experience with healthcare and similar infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Knowledge of renewable energy solutions (e.g. solar PV BESS) is beneficial.

Oversee project scoping change management and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Provide technical support and mentorship to team members.

Contribute to project documentation procurement construction and commissioning processes.

3. Training and Mentoring

Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain or pursue ECSA professional registration.

Mentor and coach candidate engineers and technologists providing technical guidance and leadership.

4. Stakeholder and Team Management

Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients.

Manage project teams ensuring goals are met on time and within budget.

Support the development of internal standards and engineering best practices.

Requirements

Education : in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.

Professional Registration : Registration with ECSA as a is preferred or must be eligible within one year of appointment.

Experience : Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in electrical engineering design and project delivery.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of SANS 10142 and 10400-XA.

Ability to manage independently and deliver all project stages.

Proficiency in AutoCAD ReticMaster DIALux Relux and solar design software (e.g. Helioscope).

Advantageous : Experience with AutoCAD / REVIT and MS Project.

Strong MS Office skills especially Excel Word PowerPoint and Teams.

Financial acumen in project budgeting and control.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Strong problem-solving and engineering judgment.

High attention to detail and design accuracy.

Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship management.

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering,Lighting Design,System Design,Firmware,NEC,LabView,PCB,CAD,Fpga,Autocad,Programmable Logic Controllers,Revit

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1