Graduate Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship mentoring

Hybrid work setting

Future full-time opportunity

Exposure to critical power projects

Hands-on training

Job summary

Placements24 invites a motivated Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the power distribution team in Benoni for a hands-on internship. You will gain practical training in design, operation, and maintenance of electrical networks while working with experienced engineers.

This role offers mentorship, exposure to critical power projects, and the possibility of future full-time employment in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong academic record with a focus on power systems.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in power distribution.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles and network operations.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in standard office software; exposure to CAD or power system software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and planning of electrical distribution networks.
• Support the monitoring and analysis of network performance data.
• Participate in site inspections and assist with the commissioning of new installations.
• Help in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and drawings.
• Learn and apply relevant electrical engineering standards and safety protocols.
• Provide support for fault finding and troubleshooting activities on the network.

Skills

Power systems

Teamwork

Communication

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Power system software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their power distribution team in Benoni . This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience and comprehensive training in the field of electrical power systems. You will work closely with experienced engineers, contributing to the design, operation, and maintenance of the electrical network. This role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to launch their career in the energy sector, gaining practical skills and industry knowledge within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and planning of electrical distribution networks.
• Support the monitoring and analysis of network performance data.
• Participate in site inspections and assist with the commissioning of new installations.
• Help in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and drawings.
• Learn and apply relevant electrical engineering standards and safety protocols.
• Provide support for fault finding and troubleshooting activities on the network.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering .
• Strong academic record with a focus on power systems.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in power distribution .
• Basic understanding of electrical principles and network operations.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in standard office software; exposure to CAD or power system software is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid internship providing valuable work experience in Benoni .
• Mentorship from experienced electrical engineers.
• Potential for future full‑time employment based on performance.
• Exposure to critical power infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to gain practical engineering skills in a hybrid work setting.