Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Power Generation Leader

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life cover

Retirement fund benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Prestigious projects in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for power generation projects. You will oversee conceptual and detailed engineering, manage construction support, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEEE, and IEC standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power design, strong leadership, and proficiency with ETAP/PSS/E. Master’s degree is preferred, Pr.Eng. registration is highly regarded, and mentorship of junior engineers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred for senior role.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is not specified here but implied by seniority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of power generation projects, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, and construction support.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment specifications for generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, and control systems.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and protection studies for plant electrical systems.
• Select appropriate electrical equipment and ensure compliance with project requirements and relevant codes.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other engineering disciplines.
• Review technical proposals and vendor documentation for electrical equipment.
• Oversee the development of electrical layouts, cable sizing, and routing plans.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior electrical engineers.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality standards throughout the design process.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for power generation projects. You will oversee conceptual and detailed engineering, manage construction support, and ensure compliance with SANS, IEEE, and IEC standards.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in power design, strong leadership, and proficiency with ETAP/PSS/E. Master’s degree is preferred, Pr.Eng. registration is highly regarded, and mentorship of junior engineers is expected.