Electrical Engineer

Onboarded Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onboarded Solutions in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Technologist with 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience to lead electrical building services and MV distribution projects. The role involves design, contract administration, and site oversight across water and wastewater infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Eng/B.Sc(Eng)/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, with registration with ECSA preferred, and experience in urban/rural reticulation and solar PV systems is

Qualifications

• B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng) or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• ECSA registration with Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is preferred.
• Experience in building services and MV networks.
• Experience with urban/rural reticulation and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping and condition assessments of electrical installations.
• Plan and design electrical building services, urban and rural reticulation, and MV distribution projects.
• Design electrical elements for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations and pipeline systems.
• Administer electrical engineering contracts from inception through to completion.
• Provide construction oversight and monitor compliance with design and quality requirements.
• Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements.
• Attend and lead site and technical meetings.
• Address technical queries and resolve project-related issues.
• Prepare project reports, progress reports, financial status reports and close-out documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and project professionals.

Skills

Electrical building services

MV distribution

Reticulation

Contract administration

Client communication

Education

B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng) or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relux

DIALux

Revit MEP

Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM)

Job description

WE ARE HIRING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER / TECHNOLOGIST

A leading national consulting engineering firm is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer or Technologist to join its Cape Town office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in electrical building services, reticulation, MV distribution and engineering projects.

Location: Cape Town - Northern Suburbs

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping and condition assessments of electrical installations.
• Plan and design electrical building services, urban and rural reticulation, and MV distribution projects.
• Design electrical elements for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations and pipeline systems.
• Administer electrical engineering contracts from inception through to completion.
• Provide construction oversight and monitor compliance with design and quality requirements.
• Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements.
• Attend and lead site and technical meetings.
• Address technical queries and resolve project-related issues.
• Prepare project reports, progress reports, financial status reports and close-out documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and project professionals.
• B.Eng, B.Sc (Eng) or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Registration with ECSA as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is preferred.
• At least 2 years’ post-registration experience preferred.
• Unregistered candidates with at least 6 years’ post-qualification experience may be considered if eligible for ECSA registration within 2 years.
• Experience in building services and engineering projects.
• Experience with urban/rural reticulation and MV networks.
• Experience with electrical and electronic installations, solar PV and fire detection systems.
• Exposure to health, education and public works projects.

Software Requirements

• Proficiency in Relux lighting design software.
• DIALux experience is advantageous.
• Revit MEP experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with BIM software, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud, is advantageous.