Electrical Engineer (Transformers)

AES Global; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Global in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to engineering excellence, manufacturing improvement, project execution and technical innovation.

You will provide technical support across engineering, manufacturing, quality and projects, review designs, perform fault analyses and support MV/LV systems in transformer and renewable-energy projects.

Qualifications

• A BTech, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–8 years' experience in manufacturing, medium-voltage power systems, switchgear, industrial electrical projects or renewable energy.
• Experience with medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of relevant SANS transformer and electrical standards.
• A valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across engineering, manufacturing, quality and project functions.
• Review and prepare engineering designs, specifications, calculations and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical investigations, fault-finding, root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Support transformer, switchgear, renewable-energy, generator and battery-storage projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, product quality, efficiency and cost.
• Collaborate with Procurement on technical supplier evaluations, and support compliance with SANS standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, and contribute to new product development.

Education

BTech, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We're working with an established electrical equipment manufacturer — a South African maker of medium-voltage distribution transformers and related equipment, supplying utilities, municipalities, industry and renewable-energy projects across Southern Africa — and they're looking for an experienced, solutions-driven Electrical Engineer.

You'll contribute to engineering excellence, manufacturing improvement, project execution and technical innovation.

What you'll do

• Provide technical support across engineering, manufacturing, quality and project functions
• Review and prepare engineering designs, specifications, calculations and technical documentation
• Conduct technical investigations, fault-finding, root-cause analyses and corrective actions
• Support transformer, switchgear, renewable-energy, generator and battery-storage projects
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, product quality, efficiency and cost
• Collaborate with Procurement on technical supplier evaluations, and support compliance with SANS standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship, and contribute to new product development

What you'll bring

• A BTech, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering
• 3-8 years' experience in manufacturing, medium-voltage power systems, switchgear, industrial electrical projects or renewable energy
• Experience with medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems and technical troubleshooting
• Knowledge of relevant SANS transformer and electrical standards
• A valid driver's licence

Advantageous

• ECSA registration and a GCC (Factories)
• Renewable-energy project experience and quality management systems
• Fault-level calculations, protection systems and earthing design

Working model

Office / on-site, based in Cape Town.