Electrical Engineering Lead: Panel Design & Projects

HR Xchange; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering services firm in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Manager to lead their Electrical Department. This role involves the management of team members, overseeing installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or BEng degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the industry. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant electrical engineering experience including design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Registered as an Installation Electrician (Wireman's License).
• Construction and commissioning site experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Electrical Department including supervision and mentorship.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee electrical installations, maintenance and upgrades.
• Design control panels based on process descriptions and cable layouts.
• Prepare electrical drawings and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA SANS standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Lighting Design

System Design

Firmware

NEC

LabView

PCB

CAD

Fpga

Autocad

Programmable Logic Controllers

Revit

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VSDs

Soft Starters

Automation systems

Job description

A well-established engineering services firm in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Manager to lead their Electrical Department. This role involves the management of team members, overseeing installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a BSc or BEng degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the industry. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with competitive salary and benefits.