Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Collaborative design environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Services to join a prestigious design consultancy in Sandton. You will lead electrical design for complex commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, collaborating with architects and clients.

You will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and shape innovative electrical solutions for signature projects in a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical design for building services.
• Experience leading electrical design projects for large-scale developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and lighting design software.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage distribution, LV switchgear, and BMS.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead design and specification of electrical systems for buildings (power, lighting, emergency, fire detection).
• Develop detailed drawings, schematics, and calculations using industry software.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural plans and other services.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and client expectations for electrical components.
• Conduct site inspections during construction to verify design adherence.

Connaissances

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Lighting design software

Low-voltage distribution

LV switchgear

Building Management Systems

Leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Building Services to join their prestigious design consultancy in Sandton. You will lead the electrical design for a variety of complex commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, ensuring that systems are efficient, compliant, and meet client objectives. This role involves close collaboration with architects, other engineering disciplines, and clients, providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers. It's an opportunity to shape significant architectural projects with innovative electrical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of electrical systems for buildings, including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and fire detection.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and calculations using industry-standard software.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, standards, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural and structural plans, and other building services.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client expectations for electrical components.
• Conduct site inspections during construction to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in electrical design for building services.
• Proven experience leading electrical design projects for large-scale developments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and lighting design software.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage distribution, LV switchgear, and building management systems (BMS).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits, reflecting senior expertise.
• Work on high-profile and architecturally significant projects in Sandton.
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of office and remote flexibility.
• Collaborative and innovative design environment.