Electrical Engineer - Building Services & Reticulation

Helderberg Personnel Cc; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Town-based consulting engineering firm seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical building services and reticulation projects from concept to implementation. The role spans residential and industrial developments with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of consulting experience, strong design software skills, and a blend of English and Afrikaans business proficiency to support project delivery in a dynamic

Qualifications

• BTech or BSc/BEng degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–7 years’ consulting engineering experience in building services and electrical reticulation.
• ECSA registration as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng preferred, or progress towards professional registration.
• Strong engineering design and analysis software skills; excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, professional integrity and commitment to quality.
• High level of English proficiency and Afrikaans business proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical reticulation networks for residential and industrial developments.
• Managing HV, MV and LV power distribution systems, including infrastructure planning and assessments.
• Designing building electrical services, standby power, UPS systems, lighting, earthing and lightning protection.
• Integrating electronic systems, including fire detection, CCTV, access control, data/telecommunications and building management systems.
• Overseeing projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Engineering design software

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BTech or BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Cape Town-based consulting engineering firm seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and manage electrical building services and reticulation projects from concept to implementation. The role spans residential and industrial developments with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of consulting experience, strong design software skills, and a blend of English and Afrikaans business proficiency to support project delivery in a dynamic