Lead Electrical Engineer - Resources & Industry

AECOM; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical (Resources + Industry) to lead electrical engineering delivery for mining, industrial, and energy sectors from Centurion, South Africa. The role supports global teams and drives standardisation and innovation across EC.

You will mentor engineers, oversee HV/LV power systems, and coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces while maintaining delivery quality in a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised engineering qualification.
• Registered Professional Engineer with a recognised professional body.
• Demonstrated consulting or EPCM experience and the ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex electrical engineering work packages across study, design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical oversight for HV and LV power systems, substations, power distribution, mine infrastructure, process plants and industrial facilities.
• Develop and review design criteria, calculations, studies, technical reports, specifications, datasheets, scopes of work and engineering deliverables.
• Act as Lead Electrical Engineer on multidisciplinary projects, coordinating interfaces with process, mechanical, civil, structural, controls and commissioning teams.
• Establish the checking, verification and technical assurance approach for assigned work and ensure compliance with project and AECOM quality requirements.
• Support project planning, estimates, resource forecasts, design schedules, risk identification and technical decision-making.
• Work closely with regional project teams and clients to clarify requirements, explain technical decisions and resolve complex issues.
• Mentor engineers and designers, promote knowledge sharing and strengthen electrical engineering capability within EC.
• Provide technical input to pursuits, proposals, delivery strategies and client engagement where required.
• Drive standardisation, digital adoption, innovation and continuous improvement across the electrical discipline.

Skills

Technical leadership

HV/LV power systems

Mentoring engineers

Client-focused delivery

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical (Resources + Industry) to lead electrical engineering delivery for mining, industrial, and energy sectors from Centurion, South Africa. The role supports global teams and drives standardisation and innovation across EC.

You will mentor engineers, oversee HV/LV power systems, and coordinate multi-disciplinary interfaces while maintaining delivery quality in a flexible hybrid working model.