Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services (Hybrid)

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer specializing in building services. The role blends on-site client engagement with design work and remote collaboration, leading electrical design for diverse projects across commercial, residential and institutional sectors.

You will guide the electrical engineering team, ensure compliance with SANS/BS/IEC standards, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc Eng. or B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Registration with ECSA is advantageous
• Experience leading electrical design for building services projects

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for building services projects from concept to construction documentation
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical and architectural teams
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Review shop drawings and respond to site queries during construction

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Team mentorship

Education

BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Dialux/Relux

Amtech/Prolek

Job description

WSP in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer specializing in building services. The role blends on-site client engagement with design work and remote collaboration, leading electrical design for diverse projects across commercial, residential and institutional sectors.

You will guide the electrical engineering team, ensure compliance with SANS/BS/IEC standards, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient systems.