Principal Electrical Engineer: Urban Infrastructure Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Executive medical aid

Retirement annuity contribution

Professional growth opportunities

International exposure

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer in Sandton to lead electrical design for major infrastructure and urban development projects. The role focuses on high/low voltage systems, substations, and public lighting, driving delivery excellence and technical leadership.

You will mentor engineers, review designs, liaise with clients and authorities, and contribute to business development. A Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Pr Eng registration with 10–12 years’ experience are

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA is mandatory.
• 10–12 years progressive experience in electrical engineering with infrastructure focus.
• Experience designing/managing electrical aspects of large-scale property or municipal projects.
• Knowledge of MV/LV distribution, protection, and earthing design.
• Public lighting design and control systems experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and PSS/E.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead electrical design for major infrastructure projects (residential estates, industrial parks, utilities).
• Develop master electrical infrastructure plans (high/low voltage, substations, network extensions).
• Oversee public and street lighting design and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with municipal requirements, SANS, and utility specs.
• Perform load forecasting, fault level calculations, and grid impact studies.
• Mentor engineers and technicians; review designs and reports.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and utility providers.
• Contribute to proposals and client presentations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS/E

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer in Sandton to lead electrical design for major infrastructure and urban development projects. The role focuses on high/low voltage systems, substations, and public lighting, driving delivery excellence and technical leadership.

You will mentor engineers, review designs, liaise with clients and authorities, and contribute to business development. A Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Pr Eng registration with 10–12 years’ experience are