Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining & Industrial Power Systems

Aecom; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical to provide senior technical leadership across mining, industrial, energy and related infrastructure projects. You will direct complex electrical deliverables through studies, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will mentor engineers, drive governance, and ensure high-quality delivery across regional teams while coordinating with process, mechanical, civil and controls disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registered Professional Engineer with a recognised professional body.
• Experience delivering electrical delivery across studies, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex electrical work packages across study, design, construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical oversight for HV and LV power systems, substations, power distribution and mine infrastructure.
• Develop and review design criteria, calculations, studies, reports, specifications and datasheets.
• Act as Lead Electrical Engineer on multidisciplinary projects coordinating interfaces with other disciplines.
• Establish checking, verification and technical assurance in line with quality requirements.
• Support project planning, estimates, resource forecasts, design schedules and risk management.
• Engage with regional teams and clients to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Mentor engineers and designers, promoting knowledge sharing and capability growth.
• Contribute to pursuits, proposals and client engagement; drive standardisation and digital adoption.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/LV systems

Substations

Project leadership

Technical governance

Mentoring engineers

Client engagement

Digital adoption

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

AECOM Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa is seeking a Principal Engineer - Electrical to provide senior technical leadership across mining, industrial, energy and related infrastructure projects. You will direct complex electrical deliverables through studies, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.

You will mentor engineers, drive governance, and ensure high-quality delivery across regional teams while coordinating with process, mechanical, civil and controls disciplines.