Senior Electrical Design Lead — Mentor & Drive Innovation

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Lead to guide the design engineering team in Mahikeng. The role oversees the electrical design process, mentors engineers and drives innovation in electrical system solutions.

You will shape technical direction and ensure robust design outcomes for complex projects. A successful candidate will relentlessly pursue quality, compliance, and timely delivery while collaborating with project management and other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in electrical design leadership and senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical design engineers.
• Oversee the development and implementation of electrical design standards and best practices.
• Review and approve electrical designs, schematics, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with project management and other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical design process.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and resource allocation for the design department.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Electrical design

Standards & best practices

Documentation review

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Lead to guide the design engineering team in Mahikeng. The role oversees the electrical design process, mentors engineers and drives innovation in electrical system solutions.

You will shape technical direction and ensure robust design outcomes for complex projects. A successful candidate will relentlessly pursue quality, compliance, and timely delivery while collaborating with project management and other disciplines.