Electrical Engineer - Power Gen & Field Projects

Assegai Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A Durban-based power generation specialist seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team. This hands-on role covers the full project lifecycle from tendering and design through to installation, testing and commissioning.

You will provide specialist support in generator control and protection systems and travel regularly to sites across South Africa and other African countries. Required are a BSc/BTech in Heavy Current, minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience, and strong skills

Qualifications

• BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in power generation control, electrical protection or related field.
• Experience with generator or MV protection relays and governing/excitation systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical tenders and proposals.
• Design and draft electrical systems and engineering schematics.
• Manage electrical and power generation projects from planning through to completion.
• Oversee and participate in electrical installations.
• Carry out testing and commissioning of systems and equipment.
• Provide specialist technical support relating to generator control and protection systems.
• Work with governing and excitation systems and MV protection relays.
• Support MV switchgear retrofit installations.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate resources and project teams as required.
• Travel to project and client sites in South Africa and Africa.

Skills

AutoCAD

MS Office

Electrical schematics

Project coordination

Schematic reading

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

BSc Electrical Engineering - Heavy Current

BTech Electrical Engineering - Heavy Current

Tools

MS Project

Job description

A Durban-based power generation specialist seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team. This hands-on role covers the full project lifecycle from tendering and design through to installation, testing and commissioning.

You will provide specialist support in generator control and protection systems and travel regularly to sites across South Africa and other African countries. Required are a BSc/BTech in Heavy Current, minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience, and strong skills