Lead Electrical Designer: Driving Major EPCM Projects

Fluor; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Part time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership on mining, energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will oversee design deliverables, coordinate interfaces, mentor design teams, and ensure project execution from concept through construction.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on electrical design expertise, and experience on EPCM/EPC projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in electrical design within mining, minerals processing, oil & gas, energy, or industrial projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing electrical design teams on EPCM/EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting and grounding design, cable & raceway systems.
• Motor and equipment installations; hazardous area design principles.
• Practical field and construction support experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical design teams on medium to large-scale projects.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical design deliverables and 3D model outputs.
• Perform and review electrical design calculations (lighting, cable sizing, voltage drop, raceways).
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Develop project schedules, staffing plans, progress reports, and manpower forecasts.
• Support design reviews, model reviews, constructability assessments, and site activities.
• Drive quality, safety, and technical excellence throughout project execution.
• Mentor designers and promote best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team development

Project planning

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart 3D

Hexagon Smart Electrical

Smart Review

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fluor Corporation in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership on mining, energy, industrial and infrastructure projects. You will oversee design deliverables, coordinate interfaces, mentor design teams, and ensure project execution from concept through construction.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on electrical design expertise, and experience on EPCM/EPC projects.