Electrical Project Engineer

SkillsGro; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillsGro, a leading turnkey engineering solutions company in Cape Town, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to join its technical team. You will design, coordinate, implement and commission electrical systems for data centres, critical infrastructure and building-services projects.

You will manage site inspections, coordinate internal teams and external contractors, and ensure delivery from concept to handover in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• BEng/ BEngTech/ BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with LV distribution, generators and UPS systems.
• Working knowledge of SANS standards and regulations.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned projects and coordinate with engineers, contractors and clients from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Apply electrical engineering principles in planning, design and execution.
• Develop concepts, equipment specs and material selections per project needs.
• Prepare and review designs, drawings, schedules and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys and technical audits.
• Coordinate electrical with mechanical, structural, fire and other disciplines.
• Lead internal project teams and manage contractors, OEMs and suppliers.
• Review submissions for technical compliance and maintain project plans and budgets.
• Oversee QA/QC, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Coordination

Site commissioning

Problem solving

SANS standards

Technical docs

LV distribution

Electrical interfaces

Education

BEng/BEngTech/BTech

Job description

A leading turnkey engineering solutions company located in Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Electrical Project Engineer to join its technical team. The position is suited to an engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with practical project delivery and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, coordination, implementation and commissioning of electrical engineering systems, particularly within data centre, critical infrastructure and building-services environments. The role requires a practical problem-solving approach, the ability to manage multiple priorities and the confidence to coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients. The candidate should be comfortable undertaking site inspections, investigations, commissioning activities and other site based engineering duties where required.

Responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects within the electrical engineering discipline and will coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers and clients to ensure successful delivery from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Applying sound electrical engineering principles in the planning, design and execution of projects.
• Developing engineering concepts, calculations, equipment selections, specifications and material selections appropriate to the project requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs, drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Evaluating project variables including site conditions, constructability, logistics, programme, resources, environmental conditions and operational requirements.
• Conducting site inspections, surveys, condition assessments and technical audits.
• Coordinating electrical engineering requirements with mechanical, structural, fire, controls and other engineering disciplines.
• Leading and coordinating internal project teams and providing clear technical direction where required.
• Managing and coordinating contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Reviewing contractor and supplier submissions for technical compliance with project requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining project plans, programmes, progress tracking and technical deliverables.
• Monitoring project costs and assisting with project budgeting, procurement, tendering/quotations and technical evaluations.
• Overseeing quality assurance and quality control to ensure installation work complies with approved designs, specifications and applicable standards.
• Identifying technical and project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Participating in testing, commissioning, performance verification and project handover.
• Compiling and managing project documentation, including inspection records, commissioning documentation, test certificates, as-built information and handover packs.
• Providing technical support to clients and internal project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

TECHNICAL AREAS:

• The role will involve working across a range of electrical and multidisciplinary systems, particularly within data centre and critical infrastructure environments.
• Electrical engineering responsibilities may include:
• Low-voltage electrical power distribution systems.
• Main and sub-distribution boards, switchboards and associated electrical equipment.
• Electrical load assessments, load schedules and power-distribution design.
• Electrical cable sizing, routing and containment systems.
• Circuit protection, discrimination/selectivity and protection coordination.
• Generator and standby-power electrical systems.
• Automatic and manual transfer arrangements.
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems.
• Battery, supercapacitor and other energy-storage systems.
• Renewable-energy systems, including photovoltaic installations.
• Earthing and bonding systems.
• Lightning and surge protection systems.
• Electrical metering, monitoring and power-management systems.
• Electrical interfaces associated with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Electrical controls and monitoring requirements.
• Power supplies and electrical interfaces for HVAC, fire and other building-services equipment.
• Site audits, condition assessments and electrical investigations.
• Fault-level, voltage-drop and protection coordination calculations.
• Testing, commissioning and performance verification of electrical systems.
• Associated / specialist systems
• Depending on project requirements, the role may also involve technical coordination and/or project delivery associated with:
• Fire detection and alarm systems.
• Access control systems.
• CCTV and security systems.
• Structured cabling and other ELV systems.
• Generator control and monitoring systems.
• BMS and integrated control systems.
• Multidisciplinary interfaces

The Project Engineer will also be required to coordinate interfaces with systems such as:

• HVAC and precision cooling systems.
• Mechanical ventilation systems.
• Generator mechanical systems, including ventilation, cooling and fuel systems.
• Pumps, piping and other mechanical services.
• Structural and architectural works associated with electrical installations.
• ICT and telecommunications infrastructure.
• BMS and equipment-control interfaces.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BEng, BEngTech or BTech in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent recognised engineering qualification.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering, building services, critical infrastructure and/or project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects and coordinating contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Sound understanding of electrical engineering principles and practical installation requirements.
• Experience with LV electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems and/or electrical building services installations.
• Working knowledge of applicable SANS standards, electrical regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment data and technical documentation.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability.