Senior Electrical Engineer – Design Lead & Projects

Atriplea Recruitment; Pretoria; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AECOM is seeking an experienced electrical engineer for Pretoria, South Africa. The role covers electrical design across LV and MV systems up to 132kV, with emphasis on cost estimation, documentation, and interface with project teams.

Responsibilities include developing design concepts, performing studies, and providing field support during construction and commissioning. Registration as a professional engineer is required or preferred depending on local policy.

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in the built environment post-qualification.
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master of Science or Engineering preferred.
• Professional registration as an Engineer.

Mansioni

• Prepare project schedules and estimates for electrical engineering work.
• Perform LV and MV (up to 132kV) electrical engineering design.
• Develop and check equipment purchase specifications and tender documents.
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.

Conoscenze

Electrical design

Load calculations

Project scheduling

Vendor management

Formazione

BSc Engineering

Master of Science

Professional registered engineer

Strumenti

PLC & DCS interfaces

LV/MV electrical design

Descrizione del lavoro

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**Job Description** Here is what you will be doing: Primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparation and management of schedules, estimates, progress reports, meetings, procurement etc.
• Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assessing of Client / Project Electrical Engineering Requirements.
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives / requirements.
• Cost Estimation of electrical Engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
• Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV (up to 132kV) including the development and checking of :
• Load Lists
• Single Line Diagrams
• Network Diagrams
• Electrical Schematic Diagrams
• Hazardous Area Classification
• Diversification and Load factors.
• Electrical Network Design
• Fault Level Calculations
• Motor start-up and Protection Schemes (MV and LV)
• Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.
• CT Specification.
• Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
• Cable Routing Design
• Cable Sizing Calculations
• Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.
• Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
• Specification of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, Transformers, Motors, VSD's, Soft starters, UPS's, Power Factor Correction, Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems.
• Fire detection Systems layouts and Specification.
• Specification of Construction Standards of installation.
• Interface with PLC's, DCS systems and Building Management Systems and design the interface Control Systems.
• Interface with Energy Efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions.
• Interface and Familiar with Quality of Power Supply requirements and evaluation.
• Design schemes to reduce Electromagnetic interference and specify EMC requirements.
• Design and specify communications systems with Electrical equipment / systems including Serial Communications using Profibus / fieldbus, Ethernet etc.
• Perform and check system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection coordination).
• Utilise vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.
• Participate and Perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
• Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ's (e.g. MV and LV switchboards; D/B.s, MCC's, power transformers, Power factor Correction motors, VSDs, UPSs Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems).
• Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.
• Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.
• Prepare Project Scheduling and Planning, developing basic Bar-charts for Electrical Engineering input to project management team.
• Manage progress & quality control activities for equipment manufacture.
• Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment.
• Manage switchgear and specialist equipment contractors.
• Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
• Project handover and closeout documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Assist in the setting up of standard engineering documentation and methodology for the electrical engineering unit.
• Develop Client relations and extend the client base.
• Assist in the preparation of tenders for Electrical unit workload.

**Qualifications** Here is what we are looking for:

• 8+ Years' experience within the built environment after obtainment of Qualification
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering from an accredited University
• Master of Science or Engineering preferred
• Professionally registered as an Engineer