Electrical Systems Design Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer to work remotely with clients worldwide. You will design, analyze, and optimize electrical systems from a distance, delivering robust designs and ensuring system integrity.

The role relies on strong CAD proficiency and remote collaboration with cross-functional teams, offering flexible remote work and opportunities to impact diverse engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical system design.
• Proficiency with CAD software: AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, control panels, and automation.
• Experience with simulation tools for electrical systems analysis.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, schematics, and control logic.
• Perform detailed analysis including load calculations.
• Create design documentation and BOMs.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and engineers via virtual platforms.
• Troubleshoot and support electrical systems remotely.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and client requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Remote collaboration

Automation understanding

System analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Simulation tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a skilled Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join their innovative team, operating in a remote capacity. This role requires a proactive individual capable of designing, analyzing, and optimizing electrical systems from a distance. You will be responsible for creating robust electrical designs, ensuring system integrity, and collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams to bring projects to fruition. This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering solutions for diverse clients, extending the reach of our operations beyond Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems, schematics, and control logic for various applications.
• Perform detailed analysis of electrical systems, including load calculations and power distribution studies.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including technical specifications and bills of materials.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, clients, and other engineers through virtual platforms.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for electrical systems remotely.
• Ensure designs adhere to relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical system design and engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Strong understanding of power systems, control panels, and automation.
• Experience with simulation tools for electrical systems analysis.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement in a dynamic field.