Electrical Engineer

Rhi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in the mining and mineral industry. The role includes designing electrical systems, performing critical calculations, and ensuring quality standards for projects. Candidates should possess a BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Africa. The position may require travel and on-site work in challenging environments, offering a chance to contribute to significant industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project engineering environment in the mining or mineral processing industry.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or working towards it is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of electrical designs for process plants.
• Conduct various calculations required for project design and implementation.
• Collaborate with project teams for effective supplier selection.
• Monitor electrical progress and oversee commissioning on site.

Skills

Fault level calculations

Volt drop calculations

Transformer sizing

Lux level calculations

AutoCAD

Advanced computer literacy

Education

BSc Electrical Engineering

BTech or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

rhi is looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in the mining & mineral industry.

Responsibilities

• Working within an assigned project, ensure that the electrical design for the process plant is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, indicating the power users, main power supply, equipment layout, substation design and cable sizing
• Be responsible for fault level calculations, volt drop calculations, lighting level calculations, transformer sizing for a project
• Remain abreast of the latest technological developments in industrial electrical engineering
• Working with the respective project team and the Project Services Department, review the tenders / quotes obtained from suppliers and participate in the selection process for the most suitable supplier(s)
• Work closely with the Project Services Department to ensure that the order is followed up for quality, correct technical specifications and timely delivery to site
• Work closely with the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor on site to follow and ensure electrical progress on the respective site
• Oversee the hot and cold commissioning on the respective project site
• Ability to travel locally and/or internationally, as required
• Ability to work and live in hardship locations, as required, when visiting project sites

Requirements

• BSc Electrical Engineering degree or a BTech or Diploma in Electrical engineering.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist Engineer (or working towards registration).
• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a project engineering environment, preferably within the resources / minerals processing industry in Africa
• Professional registration with the ECSA, preferable, but not essential
• Be competent in fault level, volt drop, transformer sizing and lux level calculations
• Be familiar with Intelligent motor starters
• Understanding of cost and financial implications of technical decisions made, as these relate to a project
• Working knowledge of AutoCad
• Advanced computer literacy skills in MS Office