Senior Electrical Engineer

Goldwind; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldwind Africa is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers and constructors across wind farm projects. The role covers proposal management, cost estimation, and EPC bid support within South Africa and other African countries.

You will develop engineering systems, supervise design reviews, and ensure QA/QC throughout construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning, while driving IMS compliance and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering with heavy current focus.
• Professional registration with ECSA or eligible to register.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead interfacing with clients, designers, suppliers and constructors.
• Manage BOQ preparation, cost estimation and EPC bid support.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure QA/QC of electrical works.

Skills

Communication

Electrical theory

MS Office

Design software

Education

Bachelor and above (Electrical)

Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer is accountable for managing project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa’s projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms, including but not limited to design houses, electrical construction subcontractors, main electrical components suppliers etc.
• Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with bidding under EPC scope in South Africa and other African countries.
• Clarify and negotiate scope of work and specifications with clients/contractors; identify changes and associated costs.
• Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa.
• Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning, including resolution of supply issues.
• Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing.
• Follow IMS requirements and contribute to its effectiveness through participation and consultation.
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control during engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.
• Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists.
• Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports for submission to client.
• Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.).
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability.
• Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and other project meetings; supervise work progress and contractor resources.

Internal Working Relationships

• Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical)
• WTG Engineers and Technicians
• Quality Manager

External Working Relationships

• Customer
• Customer Owner's Engineer
• Electrical Contractors
• Design Consultants

Qualification Requirements

Education

• Degree: Bachelor and above
• Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)

Experience

• Years of Working: 6
• Industry Experience: Not limited
• Related Experience: Required

Certificates

• Professional Registration: ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technologist (or candidate eligible to register)
• Academic Certificates: B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar (NQF Level 7)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication and coordination capacity
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods
• Professional registration (or in process)
• General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office

Capability Requirements

• Technical & Commercial: Able to manage and resolve issues
• Contracts & Administration: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation, and financial administration
• Project Systems: Good knowledge of Project Office systems
• Mobility: Frequent travel (regional, interstate, overseas)