Hybrid Senior Electrical Project Engineer, Energy Infra Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead complex electrical infrastructure projects in Sandton, Gauteng. The role oversees project execution from conception to close-out, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies while ensuring timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met in a hybrid work environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply electrical engineering principles, and drive site assessments, risk mitigation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Pr. Eng. registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical project engineering, especially power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and track milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant electrical codes, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
• Oversee the selection and procurement of electrical equipment and services.
• Conduct site visits and technical assessments to monitor progress.
• Mentor junior project engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Design tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead complex electrical infrastructure projects in Sandton, Gauteng. The role oversees project execution from conception to close-out, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies while ensuring timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met in a hybrid work environment.

You will mentor junior engineers, apply electrical engineering principles, and drive site assessments, risk mitigation,