Senior Electrical Design Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 represents a prominent engineering and consulting firm in Sandton, Gauteng, seeking a Senior Electrical Design Lead to oversee electrical design across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. The role blends on-site leadership with remote collaboration in a hybrid work arrangement.

You will lead design teams, ensure technical excellence, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with architects, mechanical, and structural disciplines to deliver compliant, innovative

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience.
• Proven leadership of design teams on complex projects.
• Experience with hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor electrical design engineers and technicians.
• Oversee electrical system designs including power distribution, lighting, earthing.
• Ensure compliance with national/international codes and safety regs.
• Manage design schedules, resources, and technical quality.
• Collaborate with project managers and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Conduct design reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Prepare specifications, scope of works, and tender documentation.
• Provide expert technical support from concept to commissioning.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Stay updated on emerging electrical technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Amtech

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent engineering and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Electrical Design Lead to join their vibrant team in Sandton, Gauteng . This leadership role involves overseeing the electrical design aspects of diverse capital projects, ranging from commercial developments to industrial facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading design teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering innovative electrical solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, blending essential on-site collaboration in Sandton with the flexibility of remote work, fostering a productive and balanced work environment. Take a leading role in shaping complex electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor electrical design engineers and technicians on various projects.
• Oversee the development of electrical system designs, including power distribution, lighting, earthing, and low-current systems.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant national and international codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage design schedules, resource allocation, and technical quality for electrical engineering scopes.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, clients, and other disciplines (architectural, mechanical, structural) to achieve project objectives.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises.
• Prepare technical specifications, scope of works, and tender documentation.
• Provide expert technical advice and support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to construction and commissioning.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, and site queries.
• Stay abreast of emerging electrical technologies and best practices, incorporating them into designs where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in electrical design engineering, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in leading design teams for complex projects in sectors such as commercial buildings, industrial plants, or infrastructure.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, Amtech).
• Strong understanding of low-voltage power distribution, protection, lighting design, and associated standards (e.g., SANS, IEC).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.
• Experience with hybrid work environments and effective remote collaboration tools.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

• performance bonuses
• medical aid
• retirement fund contributions