Senior Electrical Engineer Cape Town

Kirby Group Engineering; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HV/MV Estimating Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality tenders for Transmission & Distribution, Power, and Renewables projects. You will leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to lead estimating efforts, develop designs, and collaborate with multi-functional teams. This innovative firm values professional growth and offers opportunities for personal development in engineering and leadership roles. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrical Engineering Professional with experience in estimating.
• Strong understanding of electrical design and tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical estimating efforts for T&D projects.
• Develop electrical designs and coordinate engineering interfaces.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Estimating and Tendering

Value Engineering

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and a leading provider of high-value engineering services to 'blue chip' companies.

Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres, and power transmission and distribution.

Our culture is innovative, collaborative, and performance-focused.

Role Purpose

The HV / MV Estimating Engineer will perform tasks related to the technical aspects of the estimating and tendering process for Transmission & Distribution, Power, and Renewables projects.

This role involves working with a vibrant, agile, multi-functional team to deliver tenders on time, safely, within budget, and to the required quality and technical standards.

As a qualified Electrical Engineering Professional, you will carry out preliminary electrical design and engineering activities, support the estimating team technically, engage with equipment vendors, and assist with technical submissions.

You will be part of the T&D Business Unit Electrical Engineering team, reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, and will collaborate with estimating, engineering, construction, commercial, and management teams on projects in Ireland and the UK.

You will contribute to our growth and reputation for engineering excellence, involved in delivering top-tier projects and client services.

In return, you will have opportunities for professional and personal development to grow into an engineering, leadership, and commercial role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Lead technical estimating/tendering efforts for the T&D department, identifying value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
2. Understand the project's commercial fundamentals.
3. Collaborate with various teams to prepare tender documents and technical proposals.
4. Coordinate with sub-consultants and suppliers to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.
5. Develop electrical designs, layouts, single line diagrams, and cable calculations for tenders.
6. Coordinate electrical and civil engineering interfaces during the tender process.
7. Review project specifications, assess risks, and assist in clarifications and RFIs.
8. Produce electrical engineering deliverables for tenders and review tender programs.
9. Support the commercial aspects related to electrical equipment in tenders.
10. Assist in transitioning successful tenders to live projects and identify new business opportunities.
11. Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with procedures and security policies.