Electrical Project Engineer Drive Industrial Plant Upgrades

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects focused on plant upgrades, maintenance, and new installations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, developing scopes and budgets, and overseeing procurement while maintaining schedule and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in electrical project engineering, preferably industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, motors, VFDs, switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of electrical projects from planning to close-out.
• Develop scopes, budgets, and schedules for upgrades and installations.
• Procure electrical equipment and services per specs and standards.
• Coordinate with site teams and contractors to minimize production disruption.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (OH&S, SANS).
• Prepare progress reports, technical docs, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Documentation & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects focused on plant upgrades, maintenance, and new installations in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems in a heavy industrial setting.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, developing scopes and budgets, and overseeing procurement while maintaining schedule and cost controls.