Remote Junior Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work

Mentorship program

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Junior Electrical Engineer to join their team, supporting an innovative electrical engineering department from Port Elizabeth. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on design, analysis, and project support within a remote-first environment, collaborating with senior engineers across project lifecycles.

You will gain exposure to schematics, power calculations, and technical documentation while working with CAD tools and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience or internships.
• Familiarity with basic electrical principles and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in electrical system design, schematics, and component selection.
• Perform basic power calculations, load estimations, and circuit analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and project updates.
• Support testing and commissioning, troubleshoot minor issues.
• Participate in design reviews and propose system improvements.
• Learn and apply company design standards and industry codes.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Communication

Remote work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Remote Junior Electrical Engineer to join their innovative engineering department, supporting operations based out of Port Elizabeth . This role is designed for an early-career professional eager to gain hands‑on experience in electrical design, system analysis, and project support within a supportive, remote‑first environment. You will work closely with senior engineers, contributing to various stages of project lifecycles, from conceptualization to implementation, utilizing digital collaboration tools effectively. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your engineering skills and build a strong foundation in the field while working flexibly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design and development of electrical systems, including schematics and component selection.
• Perform basic calculations for power requirements, load estimations, and circuit analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation, reports, and project status updates.
• Support the testing and commissioning phases of electrical projects, troubleshooting minor issues.
• Participate in design review meetings and contribute ideas for system improvements.
• Learn and apply company design standards and relevant industry codes (e.g., SABS standards).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering or internships.
• Familiarity with basic electrical principles and components.
• Proficiency with standard office software; experience with CAD software is a plus.
• Strong eagerness to learn, good communication skills, and ability to work independently in a remote setting .
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for an entry-level position.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Structured mentorship program with experienced engineers.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including support for further certifications.