Senior Electrical Design & Installations Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid (comprehensive benefits)

Provident fund

Sponsored training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Installation Engineer for projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end electrical design and on-site installation, ensuring designs are compliant and practical to implement.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and collaboration with project teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong leadership, and hands-on MV/LV distribution knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design and site installation.
• Experience with MV/LV distribution systems is essential.
• Registration as Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs, schematics, single-line diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Perform load calculations, cable sizing, and electrical protection design.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Review and approve shop drawings and installation plans submitted by contractors.
• Provide technical support and supervision during the electrical installation phase.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure work is performed according to design specifications and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical installation issues and discrepancies.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and other disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Ensure all installations comply with local electrical codes and regulations.
• Prepare as-built drawings and final project documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculations

Schematic drafting

Panel layouts

Project leadership

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Installation Engineer for projects in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will oversee end-to-end electrical design and on-site installation, ensuring designs are compliant and practical to implement.

The role emphasizes safety, quality and collaboration with project teams to drive successful outcomes. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong leadership, and hands-on MV/LV distribution knowledge.