Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Sustainable Builder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to head the building services division in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in designing complex electrical systems for commercial, residential and institutional buildings.

You will lead design teams, manage client relationships, ensure design quality, mentor junior engineers and contribute to iconic projects in a sustainable, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical design for building services.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and lighting systems.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for building projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor and supervise a team of engineers and technicians.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs, drawings, and calculations using Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Ensure compliance with national codes and client requirements.
• Conduct site visits to monitor installation progress.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and other consultants.
• Perform load calculations and design distribution, lighting and power systems.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.
• Champion sustainable design and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Client management

Education

Pr. Eng. or equivalent

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to head the building services division in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in designing complex electrical systems for commercial, residential and institutional buildings.

You will lead design teams, manage client relationships, ensure design quality, mentor junior engineers and contribute to iconic projects in a sustainable, innovative environment.