Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Commercial Buildings

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement fund

Comprehensive medical aid

Professional growth opportunities

Vibrant Stellenbosch office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead the electrical systems design for commercial developments, collaborating with architects and other engineers on site.

The role focuses on power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems, with attention to building codes and energy efficiency. On-site presence in Stellenbosch is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience for commercial buildings.
• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
• Knowledge of South African National Standards (SANS) and building codes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for commercial buildings, including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations using industry-standard software.
• Ensure designs comply with the National Building Regulations and other relevant codes and standards.
• Conduct site inspections during the construction phase to ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials, and prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Provide technical support to construction teams and address design-related queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Energy management concepts

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead the electrical systems design for commercial developments, collaborating with architects and other engineers on site.

The role focuses on power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems, with attention to building codes and energy efficiency. On-site presence in Stellenbosch is required.