Senior Electrical Engineer

The Working Earth; Bethal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Working Earth in Mpumalanga, Bethal is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead large-scale power and renewables projects. You will manage BOP interfaces, drive engineering reviews, and ensure safety, QA/QC, and compliant delivery across South Africa and beyond.

Responsibilities include BOQ preparation, cost estimation, project documentation, and liaison with clients, contractors, and suppliers. Travel across Africa and internationally is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Specialisation in Heavy Current, Protection Engineering, or Electrical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 6 years' relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience within power generation, renewables, EPC, substations, transmission, distribution, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in engineering design reviews, construction supervision, commissioning, and project delivery.
• ECSA Professional Registration preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa, Africa, and internationally.
• Ability to work on construction and renewable energy project sites.
• Knowledge of HV and MV electrical systems.
• Experience with substation equipment, protection systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Exposure to grid connection and compliance requirements.
• Cost estimation and BOQ preparation experience.
• Contract administration and project documentation experience.
• Familiarity with electrical design and simulation software.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with electrical BOP partners, including design consultants, electrical contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, and support EPC proposal and tender submissions.
• Review, clarify, and negotiate technical scope, specifications, and project variations with clients and contractors.
• Develop and implement engineering systems, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage electrical design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support procurement activities for electrical equipment and materials from design through to commissioning.
• Assist Project Managers with contractor management and construction oversight.
• Support grid connection activities, compliance testing, and commissioning programmes.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) requirements throughout project execution.
• Develop project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and client-facing progress reports.
• Conduct inspections, verification, and witness testing of electrical equipment, including Transformers, Switchgear, Protection systems, UPS systems, Generators, SCADA systems, Electrical panels and associated equipment.
• Participate in project meetings, contractor progress meetings, and interface coordination sessions.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Promote and maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Engineering design reviews

Project delivery

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Specialisation in Heavy Current/Protection Engineering/Electrical Technology

Tools

Electrical design software

SCADA software

MS Office suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) partners, including design consultants, electrical contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, and support EPC proposal and tender submissions.
• Review, clarify, and negotiate technical scope, specifications, and project variations with clients and contractors.
• Develop and implement engineering systems, procedures, standards, and documentation.
• Coordinate and manage electrical design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support procurement activities for electrical equipment and materials from design through to commissioning.
• Assist Project Managers with contractor management and construction oversight.
• Support grid connection activities, compliance testing, and commissioning programmes.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) requirements throughout project execution.
• Develop project quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and client-facing progress reports.
• Conduct inspections, verification, and witness testing of electrical equipment, including:
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Protection systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• SCADA systems
• Electrical panels and associated equipment
• Participate in project meetings, contractor progress meetings, and interface coordination sessions.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Promote and maintain compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Specialisation in Heavy Current, Protection Engineering, or Electrical Technology preferred.
• Minimum 6 years' relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience within power generation, renewables, EPC, substations, transmission, distribution, or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in engineering design reviews, construction supervision, commissioning, and project delivery.
• ECSA Professional Registration (Pr.Eng, Pr.Tech Eng, or Pr.Techni Eng) preferred.
• Candidates eligible for professional registration will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of HV and MV electrical systems.
• Experience with substation equipment, protection systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Exposure to grid connection and compliance requirements.
• Cost estimation and BOQ preparation experience.
• Contract administration and project documentation experience.
• Familiarity with electrical design and simulation software.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within South Africa, Africa, and internationally as required.
• Ability to work on construction and renewable energy project sites.