Senior Electrical Engineer

Aurex Constructors; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex Constructors in South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (HV) to deliver, review, and manage high‑voltage electrical engineering solutions across complex projects, from concept through commissioning. The role demands hands‑on HV design, site experience, and strong technical leadership.

You will lead HV design for substations and transmission/distribution systems, ensure Eskom and SA grid code compliance, mentor junior engineers, and interface with clients and contractors throughout

Qualifications

• BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Registration with ECSA (PR.ENG) preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Proven High Voltage (HV) experience, including HV substations, Transmission & distribution networks, HV reticulation, Switching stations and protection systems.
• Experience working on projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong exposure to construction and site‑based engineering environments.
• Experience within industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, or renewable sectors (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute HV electrical engineering design for projects involving substations, HV reticulation, transmission and distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve HV designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, South African Grid Code, NRS, IEC, SANS, OHSA, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface with clients, contractors, Eskom, consultants, suppliers, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
• Support tender evaluations, feasibility studies, technical assessments, and cost estimates.
• Provide site engineering support, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Identify technical risks and implement safe, practical, and cost‑effective HV solutions.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety, quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, engineering best practice, and innovation.

Skills

HV systems

Protection & earthing

Site engineering

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering

PR.ENG with ECSA preferred

Minimum 7–10 years experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (HV) to deliver, review, and manage high‑voltage electrical engineering solutions across complex projects. The role requires strong technical leadership, hands‑on HV design and site experience, and the ability to support projects from concept through commissioning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Registration with ECSA (PR.ENG) preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Proven High Voltage (HV) experience, including: HV substations, Transmission & distribution networks, HV reticulation, Switching stations and protection systems.
• Experience working on projects from design through construction and commissioning.
• Strong exposure to construction and site‑based engineering environments.
• Experience within industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, or renewable sectors (advantageous).

COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of HV systems, protection, earthing, and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong technical documentation ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

• Lead and execute HV electrical engineering design for projects involving substations, HV reticulation, transmission and distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve HV designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, South African Grid Code, NRS, IEC, SANS, OHSA, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
• Interface with clients, contractors, Eskom, consultants, suppliers, and internal multidisciplinary teams.
• Support tender evaluations, feasibility studies, technical assessments, and cost estimates.
• Provide site engineering support, including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Identify technical risks and implement safe, practical, and cost‑effective HV solutions.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety, quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, engineering best practice, and innovation.