Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Communicate Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading consulting engineering firm’s Building Services team. You will design MV/LV electrical building services for commercial, residential and industrial projects and prepare calculations, reports and drawings.

Using Revit and AutoCAD, you will coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• ECSA candidate or progression towards professional registration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design MV/LV electrical building services systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
• Prepare electrical calculations, technical reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Develop and update designs using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during project implementation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements.
• Assist with technical problem-solving and ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Project support

Technical standards

Stakeholder collaboration

3–5 years experience

Independent & team work

Education

Electrical engineering degree (BEng/BSc/BTech)

ECSA candidate/registration advantageous

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading consulting engineering company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial, residential, and industrial projects within a collaborative environment, with exposure to experienced engineering professionals and opportunities for career growth.

Job Description:

• Design MV/LV electrical building services systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects
• Prepare electrical calculations, technical reports, specifications, and drawings
• Develop and update designs using Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during project implementation
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and project requirements
• Assist with technical problem-solving and ensure successful project delivery

Skills & Experience:

• Deliver accurate and practical electrical designs
• Support projects from design through to construction
• Maintain strong technical and quality standards
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in electrical building services consulting
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

Qualification:

• BEng, BSc, or BTech in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA Candidate registration or progression towards professional registration is advantageous