Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Lead & Mentor (Gauteng)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Soweto office

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will oversee power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems, ensuring code compliance and high-quality drawings.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with architects and MEP teams, performing load calculations, preparing BOQs, and staying current with SANS/NEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 5-7 years of experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in consulting or projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and related electrical design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for projects including power distribution, lighting, earthing, and emergency systems.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct load calculations and system analysis to meet codes and standards (SANS, NEC).
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and other discipline engineers to integrate electrical designs.
• Visit sites for planning, progress monitoring, and as-built verification.
• Mentor junior engineers and review contractor submittals and RFIs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Power distribution

Lighting design

Low-voltage systems

Design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. You will oversee power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems, ensuring code compliance and high-quality drawings.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with architects and MEP teams, performing load calculations, preparing BOQs, and staying current with SANS/NEC standards.