Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level remote salary andbonus

Comprehensive private health and life

Remote work stipend and professional开发

Opportunity to lead impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a globally distributed team, working remotely from South Africa. This senior role leads the design and development of complex electrical systems for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, guiding a team and setting design standards from concept to commissioning.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design documents and calculations, ensure compliance with international codes, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering design with lead/senior responsibility.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage complex projects.
• Expertise in power systems analysis, protection, and HV applications.
• Proficiency with advanced electrical design and simulation software.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for major industrial projects, including power distribution, substations, and control systems.
• Develop and enforce high standards for electrical design, ensuring compliance with international codes and regulations.
• Mentor and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction and performance feedback.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed design documents, specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design leadership

Power systems analysis

High voltage applications

Mentoring/people management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Advanced electrical design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their globally distributed team, working remotely from South Africa . This senior role will lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers, setting design standards, and ensuring the successful execution of electrical engineering aspects of projects from concept to commissioning. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on major international projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for major industrial projects, including power distribution, substations, and control systems.


• Develop and enforce high standards for electrical design, ensuring compliance with international codes and regulations.


• Mentor and manage a team of electrical engineers, providing technical direction and performance feedback.


• Oversee the preparation of detailed design documents, specifications, and engineering calculations .


• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals.


• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering design, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.


• Demonstrated experience leading design teams and managing complex electrical projects .


• Expertise in power systems analysis, protection, and high-voltage applications.


• Proficiency with advanced electrical design and simulation software.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level remote salary and bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive private health and life insurance.


• Generous remote work stipend and professional development budget.


• Opportunity to lead impactful projects with global reach.


• Flexible working hours tailored to project needs and personal productivity.