SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

South Zambezi Engineering Services; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide expertise in electrical engineering for projects across Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in engineering design and management, with strong skills in project planning, technical consulting, and team leadership. This role offers a negotiable salary and is fundamental for the success of various engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in engineering design, management and construction.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical design.
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act and OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting services to our customers.
• Produce and integrate engineering solutions/designs.
• Design and implement the pumping system of the water treatment plant.

Skills

Decision-making

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

B.Sc. or BEng in Electrical Engineering

PrEng (ECSA registered as a professional Engineer)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Electrical design software

Job description

Overview

As a Snr Electrical Engineer, you will provide expertise in electrical engineering on turnkey projects across the African continent. You will be involved at the conceptual stage to support budgeting and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consulting services to our customers
• Produce and integrate engineering solutions/designs for asset creation on behalf of customers at various stages of the project life cycle
• Interface with project managers and other engineering field teams on design and implementation
• Conduct technical evaluations, supporting planning, design, and construction
• Perform project administration including preparing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals and correspondence, and completing progress reports
• Design and implement the pumping system of the water abstraction plant including piping to the water treatment plant
• Design and implement the pumping system of the water treatment plant and assist in construction of water treatment systems (e.g., sedimentation tanks, flocculators)
• Design and implement the chemical dosing pumping systems
• Design and implement the pumping system from the water treatment plant to the booster station
• Follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies to plan and execute work safely, protecting personal safety and the safety of others
• Advise, design and implement all required mechanical structures of the water treatment plant

Qualifications And Experience / Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. or BEng in Electrical Engineering; PrEng (ECSA registered as a professional Engineer)
• Experience of managing a team of junior engineers
• Minimum 15 years in engineering design, management and construction
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in electrical/mechanical design
• Extensive experience in design and construction of steel water pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, abstraction works and water treatment plants
• Legal knowledge of Employee Equity Act, Labour and Employment laws, OHS Act, design compliance standards
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and various electrical and water design software
• Driver's Licence is essential
• Quality Management: ensure ISO compliance
• Regular inter-provincial and international site visits and meetings
• Salary is negotiable

Competencies And Skills

• Can take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity
• Can negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders to achieve positive solutions
• Can troubleshoot and strategize to meet the long-term vision of the company
• Attention to detail
• Ability to arrange actions in a specific order
• Deductive reasoning
• Oral and written communication
• Leadership and management
• Effective communication
• Complex problem solving
• Project management
• Financial management
• Expert in relevant design software
• Pay attention to details
• Analytical reasoning
• Scientific acumen
• Logical thinking

If you are not contacted as a short-listed candidate within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Candidates are invited to submit a CV with copies of certificates/driver’s licence (no originals). Applications received without copies of required documentation will not be considered.

Closing Date: 16th SEPTEMBER 2024

Advert Reference No: SZKC-HCIVIL

Completed applications can be emailed to the recruitment email addresses: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

South Zambezi and Khato Civils are equal opportunities employers. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race or disability.