Senior Electrical Engineer

Mass Staffing Projects; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Staffing Projects in South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for a large consulting firm. The role can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg, requiring a strong background in electrical building services and registration with ECSA.

You will lead scheme development to detail design, collaborate with external partners, and guide a team to deliver high-quality electrical solutions for diverse projects including healthcare and data centres.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with professional registration with ECSA.
• Excellent understanding of electrical building services systems with a proven track record in developing concept schemes and detailed designs along with preparing design stage reports.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at all stages from scheme through to detail.
• Leading a team to develop and communicate design solutions and production of design information.
• Managing and supervising colleagues in the production and refinement of designs to ensure high quality output.
• Co-ordinate with other disciplines and liaise with the regional office; may require travel to client sites.

Skills

Electrical building services

Healthcare projects

Data Centre projects

Science & Lab facility design

Sustainability / Net Zero

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree + ECSA registration

Job description

A large sized Consulting company with international offices is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer. This role can be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline with professional registration with ECSA
• Excellent understanding of electrical building services systems with a proven track record in developing concept schemes and detailed designs along with preparing design stage reports
• Experience in leading Healthcare or Data Centre projects with the strong ability to work on multiple projects at any given time.
• Proven experience in Science and Laboratory facility design and good knowledge of standards and best practice including a varied portfolio of medium to large scale completed projects with experience across a range of project scales and other building types.
• Experienced in sustainable building design and in satisfying the regulatory and voluntary codes associated with the sustainability, energy strategy, including a strong interest in Net Zero Carbon Design

Your responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting the client brief and developing designs at all stages from scheme through to detail.
• Acting independently to investigate solutions, you will explore options, work closely with external collaborators, and lead a team to develop and communicate design solutions.
• Production of design information
• Managing and supervising colleagues in the production and refinement of designs to ensure that we produce the highest quality product for our clients.
• Managing and monitoring resources to deliver the agreed commercial performance of your projects.
• You will be an inquisitive and creative, solution-orientated yet collaborative, persuasive, and engaging individual who gives their all to ensure the client is happy and the solution both high-quality and practical.
• You will be accountable to a project director/manager for day-to-day delivery, and you will be provided with formal and informal support to develop your skills.
• You will liaise with other disciplines within the regional office and elsewhere within the company.
• You may be required to work away from your normal office from time to time.