Electrical Engineer - Telecommunications

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Long-term employment stability

Engaging infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, implement and maintain electrical systems for telecommunications sites across the region. You will ensure robust power, grounding, and lightning protection to support reliable connectivity.

Collaboration with civil engineers and field technicians, performing load calculations and equipment specification, while complying with BICSI standards and safety regs, will be central to your role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in electrical engineering for telecom infra.
• Knowledge of power systems, grounding, and protection for comms facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for telecommunications sites, including power, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Specify and select electrical equipment such as generators, UPS systems, power distribution units, and associated cabling.
• Perform site surveys and technical assessments for new installations and upgrades.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, project managers, and field technicians to oversee installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues impacting network reliability and performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join their growing team in Upington , focusing on Telecommunications infrastructure . This role is critical for designing, implementing, and maintaining the electrical systems that support our advanced communication networks. You will play a key part in ensuring the reliability and performance of essential telecommunications equipment and facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer passionate about telecommunications technology to contribute to vital infrastructure projects within a company that values innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for telecommunications sites, including power, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Specify and select electrical equipment such as generators, UPS systems, power distribution units, and associated cabling.
• Perform site surveys and technical assessments for new installations and upgrades.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, project managers, and field technicians to oversee installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues impacting network reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on telecommunications infrastructure .
• Knowledge of power systems, grounding, and protection for communication facilities.
• Familiarity with relevant standards for telecommunications installations (e.g., BICSI).
• Experience with site planning, electrical load calculations, and equipment specification.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and other employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in telecommunications technology.
• Stable, long-term employment with a leading company in the sector.
• Engaging work on critical infrastructure projects vital to connectivity.