Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Remote Building Services

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a remote-building services team across South Africa. You will lead the design, simulation, and documentation of power, lighting, and earthing for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD and Revit proficiency, knowledge of SANS codes, renewable energy integration, and strong remote collaboration skills to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams while delivering compliant, high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in electrical building services design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (BIM) is essential.
• Strong knowledge of South African electrical regulations, SANS codes, and standards.
• Experience with energy-efficient lighting design and renewable energy integration (e.g., solar PV).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, suited for a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical building services systems (power, lighting, emergency power, earthing).
• Prepare detailed design drawings, schematics, and specifications using CAD and BIM software.
• Perform load calculations, lighting level calculations, and short circuit analysis.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
• Conduct energy efficiency analysis and incorporate sustainable design principles.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Assist with site inspections and commissioning as required.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Load flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Solar PV integration

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a remote-building services team across South Africa. You will lead the design, simulation, and documentation of power, lighting, and earthing for commercial, residential, and institutional projects.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD and Revit proficiency, knowledge of SANS codes, renewable energy integration, and strong remote collaboration skills to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams while delivering compliant, high-quality