Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services & Renewables

RPO Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

RPO Recruitment's client in Durban seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver full-cycle electrical design for building services, bulk infrastructure and renewables. You will lead design, documentation, tendering, contract admin and site quality assurance.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years post-qualification experience, and is eligible for or registered as Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng with ECSA. Proficiency in AutoCAD and solar PV tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience in electrical engineering.
• Eligible for or registered as Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng with ECSA (or within 1 year).
• Strong experience in Building services electrical design; Bulk services infrastructure; Renewable energy systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit advantageous).
• Experience with DIALux/Relux and electrical design software.
• Exposure to solar PV design tools (e.g., Helioscope).
• Strong MS Office and project planning software (MS Project beneficial).
• Solid understanding of SANS 10142 and SANS 10400-XA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the full electrical design lifecycle in line with ECSA project stages.
• Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire detection, access control, CCTV, communication networks, UPS and generator systems.
• Perform design, documentation, specifications, tender preparation, and contract administration.
• Manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects independently, ensuring quality, cost, and time targets are met.
• Provide technical leadership, peer review, and mentorship within the electrical discipline.
• Engage in feasibility studies, concept development, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support tendering processes including documentation, estimates, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections, commissioning, and quality assurance during construction.
• Participate in client presentations, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to renewable energy solutions including solar PV and BESS systems.
• Ensure compliance with SANS standards, QA procedures, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Technical mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Feasibility studies

Education

BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

DIALux/Relux

Helioscope

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client in Durban seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver full-cycle electrical design for building services, bulk infrastructure and renewables. You will lead design, documentation, tendering, contract admin and site quality assurance.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years post-qualification experience, and is eligible for or registered as Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng with ECSA. Proficiency in AutoCAD and solar PV tools is preferred.