Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Projects

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to head the Power Systems division in Upington, South Africa. You will guide design, implementation, and maintenance of complex electrical systems for major energy projects and lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems, strong leadership, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale electrical projects within an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of power system analysis, load flow studies, short-circuit calculations, and protection relaying.
• Familiarity with IEEE/IEC standards and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of electrical systems including power generation, distribution, protection, and control.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Manage electrical project budgets, schedules and resource allocation.
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and stakeholders for integrated project delivery.

Skills

Power systems

Team leadership

Project management

Electrical design

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to head the Power Systems division in Upington, South Africa. You will guide design, implementation, and maintenance of complex electrical systems for major energy projects and lead a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power systems, strong leadership, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale electrical projects within an industrial setting.