MV-LV Elecrical Engineer

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari, a long-established engineering firm in Africa, seeks an experienced electrical engineer to drive distribution design for diverse industrial projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, applying rigor in design, calculations, and documentation to support battery storage, data centres, and mining initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to standards, and hands-on site involvement from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in industrial or renewable electrical applications.
• Professional registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience in LV/MV switchgear, protection, reticulation, and harmonics/power quality is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Electrical distribution design for mining, data centres, water treatment and battery storage plants.
• Preparation of enquiry documentation including scope, technical specification, drawings and BOQ.
• Performs complex engineering, design, calculations, analysis and review of design documents.
• Audits, inspections, factory and site acceptance testing; on-site quality inspections and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Electrical engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Quality and standards

Education

Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering degree

ECSA registration

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

BIM

Job description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Electrical distribution design for mining, data centres, water treatment and battery storage plants
• Earthing and lightning protection studies and design
• Motor starting and protection design.
• Preparation of the technical content of enquiry documentation typically including a scope description, technical specification, drawings, datasheets and Bills of Quantity (BOQ)
• Performs complex engineering, design, calculations, analysis and review of design documents when required
• Audits, inspections, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing
• On site quality inspections and commissioning activities as required

Minimum Requirements

• 10 - 15 years’ suitable experience on industrial and/or renewable electrical applications, with electrical/mechatronic tertiary qualification
• Professional registration with ECSA
• Experience in design and construction supervision of
  • LV Switchgear and LV plant reticulation
  • MV switchgear, protection and MV plant reticulation
  • LV and MV motor starting
  • Earthing and lightning protection
  • Harmonics and power quality
  • Diesel generators and/or SSEG experience advantageous
• Experience with ETAP and/or DigSilent is preferable
• A team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines or design teams
• Commitment in resolution of complex issues and knowledge of industry standards.
• Familiarity with BIM and standardisation of workflows are advantageous

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.