Principal Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health insurance

Career growth

Conference attendance

Remote-first policy

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a distinguished Principal Electrical Engineer to join our innovative team. In this senior role, you will serve as a key technical authority, guiding strategy and execution of complex electrical engineering projects, providing expert consultation, and mentoring senior staff to advance technical excellence.

This position offers high-impact work on major initiatives, exposure to international conferences, and a remote-first policy with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a strong track record of leading major projects.
• Deep expertise in high-voltage systems, power electronics, or renewable energy integration.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and deliver complex electrical solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with advanced simulation and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical leadership and direction on complex electrical engineering projects.
• Develop and implement innovative design strategies for large-scale electrical systems.
• Lead the technical aspects of proposal development and client presentations.
• Conduct advanced analysis and problem-solving for challenging technical issues.
• Mentor and develop other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ensure designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a distinguished Principal Electrical Engineer to join their innovative team based in Pretoria . In this senior capacity, you will be a key technical authority, driving the strategy and execution of complex electrical engineering projects. You will provide expert consultation, lead challenging design efforts, and mentor senior engineering staff, shaping the future of electrical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects and influence technical direction within a leading organization in South Africa's administrative capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical leadership and direction on complex electrical engineering projects.
• Develop and implement innovative design strategies for large-scale electrical systems.
• Lead the technical aspects of proposal development and client presentations.
• Conduct advanced analysis and problem-solving for challenging technical issues.
• Mentor and develop other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ensure designs meet all safety, regulatory, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a strong track record of leading major projects.
• Deep expertise in specialized areas such as high-voltage systems, power electronics, or renewable energy integration.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and deliver complex electrical solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with advanced simulation and modeling software.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including significant bonuses and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Exceptional opportunities for strategic influence and career growth.
• Support for attending international conferences and advanced training.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a remote-first policy for this role.