Electrical Engineer – EPC Plant Design & Field Lead

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department in Cape Town. The role involves leading electrical design efforts on energy and chemical projects, performing PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP/SIL, 3D modelling, and ensuring constructability.

The successful candidate should hold a BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering with about four years of contracting experience, preferably with brownfield projects, and be familiar with NEC.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering.
• About 4 years of engineering experience in contracting for energy/chemical sectors.
• ECSA registration preferred; NEC knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand expectations and deliver to satisfied requirements.
• Lead electrical design on multiple projects and manage scoping.
• Conduct PFD and P&ID reviews, HAZOP and SIL assessments.
• Perform hazardous area classifications; oversee manpower planning and schedules.
• Carry out field engineering including lighting, earthing, and cable routing.
• Design medium/low voltage substations and related protection schemes.

Skills

Electrical design

PFD & P&ID reviews

HAZOP & SIL

3D modelling

Hazardous area classification

Project scheduling

Site scoping

Field engineering

LV substations

Cable routing

Cathodic protection

NEC knowledge

Brownfield projects

ECSA registration

Education

BSc/BEng Electrical Engineering

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering Department in Cape Town. The role involves leading electrical design efforts on energy and chemical projects, performing PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP/SIL, 3D modelling, and ensuring constructability.

The successful candidate should hold a BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering with about four years of contracting experience, preferably with brownfield projects, and be familiar with NEC.