Electrical Quality Engineer

Goldwind; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind Africa Region Center is seeking an Electrical Quality Engineer to lead electrical interfaces across wind farm projects in Africa. You will oversee QA/QC, substation equipment verification, and commissioning oversight, coordinating with clients, designers, and EPC partners.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, active professional registration, and strong communication skills to ensure project success from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration (ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technician) or candidate eligible to register.
• General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong communication and coordination capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors.
• Oversee BOQ preparation, cost estimation, and EPC bid submissions.
• Develop engineering systems, tools, documents, and QA/QC procedures.
• Verify electrical components in substations and oversee commissioning.
• Attend progress and interface meetings with EPC contractors.

Skills

Electrical engineering

QA/QC

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technician)

Tools

MS Office

Design software

SCADA

Job description

Basic Information

• Job Title: Electrical Quality Engineer
• Department: Goldwind Africa Region Center
• Job Family: Technical
• Sub Job Family: Technical
• Working Language: English

Internal Working Relationships

Construction Manager, Project Manager, Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical), WTG Engineers and Technicians, Quality Manager

External Working Relationships

Customer, Customer Owners Engineer, Electrical Contractors, Equipment Suppliers, Design Consultants

Job Description Guideline

The Electrical Engineer is accountable for the management of project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa’s projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms (design houses, subcontractors, suppliers).
• Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with EPC bidding submissions in South Africa and other African countries.
• Clarify and negotiate scope of work/specifications with clients or contractors; identify changes and associated costs.
• Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa.
• Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance.
• Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning.
• Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing.
• Follow IMS requirements and contribute to effectiveness through participation and consultation.
• Responsible for QA/QC of engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning of electrical works.
• Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists.
• Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports.
• Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.).
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability.
• Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and supervise work progress.

Qualification Requirements

• Education Degree: Bachelor and above
• Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)
• Language: English
• Years of Working: 6
• Related Experience: Not limited

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional registration (ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technician or candidate eligible to register)
• General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office
• Strong communication and coordination capacity
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods

Professional Certificates

• B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar
• Certificate Level: NQF Level 7

Capability Requirements

• Capability 1: Able to manage and resolve technical and commercial issues
• Capability 2: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation management, financial administration
• Capability 3: Good knowledge of Project Office systems

General Capabilities

• Strategy Execution
• System Building
• Inspiring Team
• Accountability
• Open & Innovation – Level 2
• Customer Oriented – Level 2
• Striving for Excellence – Level 2