Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous leave allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to guide the engineering team in Durban. The role focuses on detailed design and specification of electrical systems for industrial and commercial applications, ensuring technical integrity and quality across outputs.

The successful candidate will lead design activities, coordinate with other disciplines, and perform critical electrical calculations. Hybrid work flexibility, generous benefits, and professional development support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• At least 6 years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit MEP) and simulation software.
• Experience in industrial automation and power distribution design.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process from concept through to detailed construction documentation.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international electrical standards and client specifications.
• Manage design resources, assign tasks, and oversee the work of other design engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, and civil engineering disciplines.
• Perform technical calculations for load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Electrical design

Electrical CAD

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to guide their engineering team in Durban . This role focuses on the detailed design and specification of electrical systems for industrial and commercial applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and quality of all design outputs, while fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture. This is a critical position where your expertise will directly impact the success of our client's diverse project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process from concept through to detailed construction documentation.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international electrical standards and client specifications.
• Manage design resources, assign tasks, and oversee the work of other design engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines, including mechanical, structural, and civil engineering.
• Perform technical calculations for load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP) and simulation tools.
• Experience in industrial automation and power distribution design.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles and design methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Dynamic work environment with diverse projects.
• Hybrid work flexibility .
• Generous leave allowance and company benefits.
• Professional development support and continuous learning programs.