Principal Electrical Design Lead - Global Projects

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

International assignments

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex projects from our Randburg, Gauteng office. This senior role requires a visionary engineer with deep expertise in electrical system design across buildings, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, manage design reviews, and engage with clients to ensure quality and innovative outcomes. A PE/Pr.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical design engineering.
• PE or Pr. Eng registration mandatory.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of power systems, building services, industrial electrical design.
• Excellent client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership for electrical design projects.
• Develop complex electrical system designs including power distribution, lighting, earthing, and standby power.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor engineers and designers.
• Act as a key technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed design documentation, calculations, and specifications.
• Contribute to proposals and business development.
• Apply best practices and innovative solutions in electrical design.
• Manage technical risks and ensure project quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Problem solving

Innovative design thinking

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PE/Pr. Eng registration

SANS/IEC/NEC knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex projects from our Randburg, Gauteng office. This senior role requires a visionary engineer with deep expertise in electrical system design across buildings, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, manage design reviews, and engage with clients to ensure quality and innovative outcomes. A PE/Pr.