Senior Electrical Engineer

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPCM firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Johannesburg with over 10 years of experience. You will lead the design and execution of electrical systems on complex multidisciplinary projects across various sectors. Key responsibilities include detailed design, managing project budgets, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must be registered with ECSA and proficient in relevant design tools.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the EPCM environment.
• Registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTechEng) required.
• Experience across full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of electrical systems on EPCM projects.
• Perform detailed electrical design including power distribution.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Technical evaluations

Client interfacing

Education

BSc / BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

DigSilent

EPLAN

Job description

Our client in the EPCM industry is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their dynamic project execution team. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the electrical engineering discipline on complex, multidisciplinary projects across mining, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of electrical systems on complex EPCM projects.
• Perform detailed electrical design including power distribution (LV, MV, HV), MCCs, substations, earthing, lighting, and protection systems.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and data sheets.
• Prepare electrical engineering deliverables such as SLDs, cable schedules, load lists, and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, instrumentation) for integrated project delivery.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Conduct technical evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Support procurement and construction phases with technical expertise.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards (SANS, IEC, IEEE, etc.).
• Manage budgets, schedule, and change controls for electrical scope.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and site inspections as required.
  
  

Requirements

• BSc / BEng in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering within the EPCM environment.
• Must be professional registered with ECSA (PrEng or PrTechEng)
• Experience across full project lifecycle: feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.
• Sound knowledge of SANS 10142, IEC, and other applicable electrical standards.
• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as ETAP, DigSilent, AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.
  
  

Desired Skills

• ETAP
• Autocad
• DigSilent
• EPLAN