Electrical Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Challenging projects in Klerksdorp

Contract extension option

Professional growth

Impactful infrastructure work

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead end-to-end electrical infrastructure projects. You will oversee planning, design coordination, procurement, and execution while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of project engineering experience, and proficiency with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience in electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with power distribution, building services, or industrial electrical systems.
• Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical projects from start to finish within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Create detailed project plans with resources, risks, and communications.
• Coordinate design teams, contractors and suppliers to meet specs.
• Review and approve electrical designs, drawings and docs.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials for quality and cost.
• Supervise site installations ensuring safety and QC adherence.
• Perform site inspections and track progress, flag issues.
• Run project meetings and coordinate stakeholders.
• Close-out projects with proper handover and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with national electrical codes and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

About the Role

Our client is expanding its infrastructure development portfolio and requires a skilled Electrical Project Engineer for a critical project based in Klerksdorp . This role involves the end-to-end management of electrical engineering aspects for new infrastructure installations and upgrades, ensuring they meet stringent quality, safety, and performance standards. You will be instrumental in project planning, design coordination, procurement, and execution, liaising with multiple stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes in the North West region. This is a high-impact role for a proactive and experienced engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee electrical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Review and approve electrical designs, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Manage the procurement process for electrical equipment and materials, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise site installation activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and progress monitoring, reporting on project status and identifying potential issues.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication among all project participants.
• Manage project close-out activities, including documentation, handover, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with national electrical codes and relevant industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or EIT) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving power distribution, building services, or industrial electrical systems.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Solid understanding of electrical codes, safety regulations, and construction best practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills for dealing with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project streams simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate offering a significant annual earning potential.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse infrastructure projects in Klerksdorp .
• Potential for contract extension based on project needs and performance.
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic project management environment.
• Direct contribution to key infrastructure developments in the North West province.
• Flexibility in work arrangements, aligning with project milestones.