Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Mining & Automation

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & subsistence allowances

Transport allowances

Medical aid and retirement fund

Leave provisions and study leave

CPD and training opportunities

Career advancement prospects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Upington to lead electrical system design for mining and processing facilities on site. You will drive power distribution, HV/MV protection, and automation systems to ensure safe, reliable operations in a demanding environment.

Advancing safety and productivity, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with SANS and international standards while delivering major capital mining projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on mining or heavy industry.
• 8+ years of progressive electrical design engineering experience.
• Experience with HV/MV systems and mining safety standards; Pr.Eng desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of power distribution, substations, MCCs, and plant utilities for mining operations.
• Develop detailed schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring schedules, and control logic diagrams.
• Specify equipment for harsh mining environments, including HV switchgear, transformers, motors, and VSDs.
• Oversee installation and commissioning, ensuring design and safety compliance.
• Conduct electrical hazard analyses and implement protection measures.
• Liaise with project managers, construction teams, vendors, and site personnel for project execution.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during design, construction, or operation.
• Ensure designs comply with mining regulations, SANS standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians; contribute to continuous improvements.

Skills

HV & MV distribution

Automation & control (PLC/SCADA)

Hazardous area installations

Leadership

Mine electrical safety regulations

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Pr.Eng / ECSA desirable

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Upington to lead electrical system design for mining and processing facilities on site. You will drive power distribution, HV/MV protection, and automation systems to ensure safe, reliable operations in a demanding environment.

Advancing safety and productivity, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams, and ensure compliance with SANS and international standards while delivering major capital mining projects.