Senior Electrical Engineer: Building Services & MV Projects

Onboarded Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Onboarded Solutions in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Technologist with 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience to lead electrical building services and MV distribution projects. The role involves design, contract administration, and site oversight across water and wastewater infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Eng/B.Sc(Eng)/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, with registration with ECSA preferred, and experience in urban/rural reticulation and solar PV systems is

Qualifications

• B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng) or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience.
• ECSA registration with Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng is preferred.
• Experience in building services and MV networks.
• Experience with urban/rural reticulation and electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping and condition assessments of electrical installations.
• Plan and design electrical building services, urban and rural reticulation, and MV distribution projects.
• Design electrical elements for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations and pipeline systems.
• Administer electrical engineering contracts from inception through to completion.
• Provide construction oversight and monitor compliance with design and quality requirements.
• Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements.
• Attend and lead site and technical meetings.
• Address technical queries and resolve project-related issues.
• Prepare project reports, progress reports, financial status reports and close-out documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and project professionals.

Skills

Electrical building services

MV distribution

Reticulation

Contract administration

Client communication

Education

B.Eng, B.Sc(Eng) or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relux

DIALux

Revit MEP

Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM)

Job description

Onboarded Solutions in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Technologist with 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience to lead electrical building services and MV distribution projects. The role involves design, contract administration, and site oversight across water and wastewater infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Eng/B.Sc(Eng)/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, with registration with ECSA preferred, and experience in urban/rural reticulation and solar PV systems is