Senior Electrical & CI Engineer - Grid & Renewables Lead

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and technical delivery across MV/LV power systems, substations, protection, and renewable energy projects.

You will develop concepts, drawings, specs, and contract documentation while ensuring compliance with ECSA requirements. You will mentor engineers, manage medium to large projects, and coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning, with emphasis on grid integration, BESS, wind, and

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Pr.Eng registration preferred (ECSA).
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience preferred.
• 10+ years post-degree experience in electrical infrastructure and energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and technical delivery of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop concept and detailed designs, specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Sign off engineering designs in accordance with ECSA requirements.
• Manage medium to large-scale engineering projects, budgets, schedules and tender documentation.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and coach candidate engineers and technologists; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical design

MV/LV distribution

Protection systems

Renewable energy

EC&I systems

SCADA

Testing & commissioning

Engineering drawings

Education

BEng or BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk suite

ReticMaster

Helioscope

MS Office

Job description

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and technical delivery across MV/LV power systems, substations, protection, and renewable energy projects.

You will develop concepts, drawings, specs, and contract documentation while ensuring compliance with ECSA requirements. You will mentor engineers, manage medium to large projects, and coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning, with emphasis on grid integration, BESS, wind, and