Lead Electrical Engineer

FairPlay Engineering; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,575,000 - 2,038,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Relocation Package

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead electrical engineering on complex industrial, energy, and data-centre projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, oversee design activities, and guide projects from concept through detailed engineering and execution.

You will mentor engineers, ensure design quality, and contribute to sustainable, future-proof electrical infrastructure across energy and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers and coordinate technical teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with solid problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading electrical design in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and review electrical system designs across all phases.
• Design high-, medium-, and low-voltage systems and prepare SLDs.
• Coordinate power distribution, grounding, and protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements.
• Mentor engineers and review technical work for quality assurance.
• Support tendering, bids, and project planning activities.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, instrumentation and control teams.
• Engage with clients in meetings and design workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to take the lead on complex and sustainable building projects? We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join an international engineering team delivering innovative solutions for commercial and residential buildings.

Company Information

Our client is an internationally recognized engineering and consultancy organization specializing in the design and delivery of sustainable solutions for the built environment. With multidisciplinary teams working across a wide range of sectors, the organization combines technical expertise, digital innovation, and practical experience to deliver complex projects that shape the cities and infrastructure of the future.

Collaboration, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything they do. Employees work in an international environment where knowledge sharing, continuous development, and teamwork are highly valued.

Vacancy Information

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the electrical engineering scope on complex industrial, energy, and mission-critical projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee technical design activities, and support projects from concept development through detailed engineering and execution.

You will play a key role in delivering reliable, sustainable, and future-proof electrical solutions while working closely with clients, project managers, and engineering disciplines. In addition to technical leadership, you will mentor engineers, ensure design quality, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-impact projects across a range of sectors, including energy, industrial facilities, substations, and data centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Develop and review electrical system designs throughout all project phases.
• Design and engineer high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, cable calculations, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate power distribution, grounding, lightning protection, and auxiliary system designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Lead technical reviews and provide guidance to electrical engineers and designers.
• Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and control engineering disciplines.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
• Support tendering, proposal preparation, and technical bid evaluations where required.
• Contribute to sustainable energy solutions, grid integration, electrification initiatives, renewable energy projects, and future-proof electrical infrastructure.

What You Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical engineering projects.
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, or Technical Lead.
• Experience with industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, substations, power generation, renewable energy, or data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with power distribution, protection systems, and electrical design calculations.
• Familiarity with international electrical standards and engineering best practices.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary EPC, engineering consultancy, or industrial project environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor engineers and coordinate technical teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Relocation

This position is based in the Netherlands and will require relocation. We understand that making an international move is a significant decision and we are here to make that process as straightforward as possible.

As part of your contract, FairPlay Engineering provides a Premium Relocation Package. This includes visa sponsorship, guidance before your move, and dedicated support from a relocation consultant throughout the process. You can find more information on the Relocating with us page on our website.

FairPlay Engineering specialises in recruiting engineers for roles in the Netherlands. If this vacancy is not the right match for you, keep an eye on our vacancies page for future opportunities.