Lead Electrical Engineer - Energy & Petrochemical Projects

thyssenkrupp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa seeks a lead electrical engineer with 4 years of contracting experience in energy or chemical sectors to deliver projects, manage client expectations and lead electrical design activities.

You will conduct PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP/SIL, 3D models, and constructability checks, while participating in hazardous area reviews and scheduling. ECSA registration is preferred and NEC knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSc./B.Eng. Electrical Engineering degree with 4 years engineering experience in contracting environments.
• Professional Registration with ECSA is preferable.
• Working knowledge of NEC would be an added advantage.
• Experience in brownfield project execution.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients to understand and deliver to Client’s expectations.
• Perform lead engineer role on various small projects.
• Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP & SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews.
• Lead or participate in Hazardous Area Classification Reviews.
• Perform manpower planning and project schedule management where lead engineer is held.
• Perform scoping exercises on site.
• General electrical design activities and deliverables.
• Network studies and protection grading studies.
• Medium and low voltage substation design.
• Field engineering including lighting and small power design, earthing and lightning protection design, cable routing, cathodic protection and cable sizing/selection.

Skills

Lead engineer

Project management

Field engineering

Education

BSc./ B.Eng. Electrical Engineering

Tools

NEC knowledge

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa seeks a lead electrical engineer with 4 years of contracting experience in energy or chemical sectors to deliver projects, manage client expectations and lead electrical design activities.

You will conduct PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZOP/SIL, 3D models, and constructability checks, while participating in hazardous area reviews and scheduling. ECSA registration is preferred and NEC knowledge is advantageous.