Electrical Engineer (Senior/Experienced) -(MUST HAVE RENEWABLES, CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURING EX[...]

Quyn International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical design, site management, and compliance with safety and quality standards in energy storage projects. Candidates must hold a BTech in Electrical Engineering and have a strong background in electrical supervision and quality control. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical supervision, quality control, and compliance with SANS and IEC standards.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and conduct technical reviews.
• Familiarity with safety regulations such as the OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize electrical design drawings for projects.
• Provide guidance and resolve technical issues on-site.
• Participate in commissioning and testing of energy systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design optimization

Technical guidance

Quality control

Report writing

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Education

BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Design and Technical Support

• Review and optimize the electrical design drawings for energy storage projects (primary system, secondary system, control and protection, grounding, lighting, etc.).
• Ensure the design complies with relevant South African standards (such as SANS, NRS, Eskom Grid Code) and international specifications (IEC, IEEE).
• Perform electrical calculations (short‑circuit current, load calculation, cable selection, voltage drop, protection settings, etc.).
• Conduct technical reviews of design documents submitted by the client, consultant, and design institute.

Construction and Site Management

• Provide electrical technical guidance to the construction team and subcontractors, and resolve technical issues during construction.
• Review the construction process and installation methods of electrical equipment to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Supervise key construction steps (high‑voltage connection, box‑type transformer/boost station installation, cable laying, battery compartment wiring, inverter grid connection, etc.).
• Participate in on‑site electrical quality inspections and acceptance inspections of concealed works.

Equipment and Materials Management

• Review and confirm technical specifications for major electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, protection devices, battery systems, inverters, UPS, SCADA systems, etc.).
• Participate in equipment FAT (factory acceptance testing), SAT (site acceptance testing), and commissioning tests.
• Track equipment arrival, inspection, and storage to ensure compliance with design.

Commissioning and Grid Connection

• Participate in the commissioning, functional testing, and grid connection testing of energy storage systems.
• Collaborate with system integrators to complete the commissioning of electrical protection, monitoring systems, and SCADA/EMS interfaces.
• Responsible for the identification and rectification of electrical defects during the commissioning process.
• Liaise with South African power grid companies (such as Eskom or municipal power companies) to ensure grid connection compliance.

Safety and Quality

• Ensure all electrical construction activities comply with the OHS Act and on‑site HSE requirements.
• Develop and implement electrical safety operating procedures and technical briefings.
• Participate in electrical quality inspections, rectifications, and final handover.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Heavy Current
• Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering and Renewables
• Electrical Supervisor / Technician or Electrical Quality Control
• Eskom, substation, over headlines, Transmission, Distribution
• Be able to develop quality control plans/ inspection and test plans (QCP’s/ITPS)
• Checks sheets and data packs
• Have the knowledge of quality standards
• Ability to write progress reports
• Be able to do inspection and witness test of electrical (Medium voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) equipment)
• Understanding of non‑conformity procedures
• Understanding industry standards and specifications
• Ability to review quality documents and data packs
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure while remaining measured
• High level of resilience
• Always deliver high level of quality
• Good command of English both written and spoken