Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial & Hazardous

Placements24; Richards Bay; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonus

International training

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on industrial electrical design for new plants and upgrades, with emphasis on hazardous locations and safety standards.

You will lead design initiatives, develop detailed schematics, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and ATEX/IECEx. Collaboration with process, mechanical, and project teams is essential for successful project delivery.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8+ years in electrical design engineering, preferably in industrial or process plants.
• Expertise in electrical systems for hazardous locations (ATEX/IECEx).
• Proficient ECAD tools (EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical) and power system analysis software (ETAP, PSS/E).

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design for major industrial projects (power distribution, MCCs, instrumentation).
• Develop detailed schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Specify components meeting hazardous-area standards and project specs.
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and arc flash studies.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and project teams; review vendor designs.
• Ensure compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Conduct site surveys and data collection for design verification.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Conhecimentos

Electrical design

Hazardous locations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

ECAD

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng. (adv)

Ferramentas

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on industrial electrical design for new plants and upgrades, with emphasis on hazardous locations and safety standards.

You will lead design initiatives, develop detailed schematics, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and ATEX/IECEx. Collaboration with process, mechanical, and project teams is essential for successful project delivery.