Remote Electrical Systems Designer | Diverse SA Projects

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work capabilities

Health insurance

Retirement annuity contributions

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Systems Designer to develop electrical systems for diverse SA projects. The role is remote with occasional travel to Polokwane and other sites, requiring strong CAD-based design, load calculations, and adherence to SA codes.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust power distribution and lighting solutions, while keeping up with industry standards and project budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical systems design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for electrical design.
• Solid understanding of South African standards (SANS) and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, earthing, and protection for new and existing projects.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD and relevant design software.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, and voltage drop analyses.
• Select electrical equipment and components ensuring compliance with project requirements and budget.
• Coordinate electrical designs with structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet applicable South African standards and local regulations.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to technical queries during construction.
• Assist in preparation of project proposals and cost estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical design best practices and advancements.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Systems Designer to develop electrical systems for diverse SA projects. The role is remote with occasional travel to Polokwane and other sites, requiring strong CAD-based design, load calculations, and adherence to SA codes.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver robust power distribution and lighting solutions, while keeping up with industry standards and project budgets.