Project Engineer Ii - Protection

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gauteng is looking for a dedicated team member to prepare CAD drawings and assist in design reviews. The successful candidate should have an associate degree in a relevant field and competency in CAD drafting. Benefits include competitive pay, superior health insurance, and various leave plans. This role requires strong teamwork, writing skills, and a willingness to travel as needed. Join us in delivering high-quality project documentation and supporting industry standards.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Top tier medical aid

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve information to complete drawings, layouts and designs.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation.
• Assist in reviewing design documents under technical lead.

Skills

CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation)

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Strong writing and documentation skills

Ability to learn new skills

Education

Associate degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline

Job description

Location & Employment Type

Location: South Africa – Centurion

Type: Full time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Retrieve information to complete drawings, layouts and designs including technical specifications.
• Prepare CAD drawings and other project documentation from detailed markups.
• Assist in reviewing design documents under the direction of a technical lead.
• Develop and maintain an acceptable level of expertise in SEL and industry design practices.
• Follow established processes and use available tools.
• Complete assigned work within timelines and budgets with a high level of quality.
• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in EET, CAD, Drafting, or relevant discipline; or possess equivalent experience for each academic year.
• Ability to learn concepts and technical details of products.
• Demonstrated competency in CAD drafting (AUTOCAD or Microstation).
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in project teams.
• Electrical utility, consulting, or system integrator experience.
• Knowledge of protective relay applications and / or automation applications.
• Knowledge of SEL relays.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits: top tier medical aid, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Varied leave plans (annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves, etc.) to maintain a healthy life balance.
• Developmental programs: tuition assistance, internships, skill development courses and engineering development programs (EDP).
• Wellbeing benefit: free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide.
• Pension contribution.
• Additional compensation for working on customer sites in the field based on eligibility.
• Pay range based on location and job‑related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Work Culture

Inspiring work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabled).

Application Process

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