Lead Electrical Designer for Major EPCM Projects

Fluor Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership and oversee electrical design for major mining, energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Based in Johannesburg, you will manage design deliverables, mentor teams, and coordinate interfaces from concept through construction.

You will lead electrical design efforts, review calculations, and drive safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a 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 systems, lighting and grounding design, cable and raceway systems, and motor installations.
• Hazardous area design principles and practical field/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, panels, grounding).
• 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, and progress reports.
• Support design reviews, constructability assessments, and site activities.
• Drive quality, safety, and technical excellence throughout project execution.
• Mentor and develop designers and promote best practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team development

Project planning

Problem solving

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart 3D

Hexagon Smart Electrical

Smart Review

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fluor Corporation in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Designer to provide technical leadership and oversee electrical design for major mining, energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Based in Johannesburg, you will manage design deliverables, mentor teams, and coordinate interfaces from concept through construction.

You will lead electrical design efforts, review calculations, and drive safety and quality across projects.