Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Power Distribution

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a renowned engineering consultancy in Randburg, Gauteng to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer. You will lead the electrical design of power distribution projects, mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure design quality from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 9+ years in power distribution design, proficiency with AutoCAD and ETAP, and Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering specialization preferred).
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in electrical power distribution design and engineering.
• Proven experience in leading design teams and managing technical aspects of power projects.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering for power distribution projects from concept to detailed design.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications for substations and networks.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, fault analysis, and protection coordination.
• Oversee construction drawings, cable schedules, and site layouts.
• Mentor and guide a team of electrical engineers and designers; manage client relationships.
• Review designs for compliance with codes and standards (NRS, IEC).
• Provide technical support during execution, construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to development of engineering standards and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Technical excellence

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr.Eng registration (ECSA)

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a renowned engineering consultancy in Randburg, Gauteng to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer. You will lead the electrical design of power distribution projects, mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure design quality from concept to commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 9+ years in power distribution design, proficiency with AutoCAD and ETAP, and Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.