Senior Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Systems Lead

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. in Cape Town seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer/Technologist to lead the electrical engineering function in nuclear design projects.

You will deliver compliant, safe, and technically sound designs while supporting tendering and project execution across multidisciplinary teams. The role requires extensive experience in nuclear projects, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to coordinate complex design and cost-estimation activities, ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering and professional registration as Pr Eng/Pr Tech.
• Experience with nuclear codes, standards and QA systems.
• 10+ years multidisciplinary engineering design in nuclear projects.
• Tendering, cost estimation and project execution exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development for nuclear projects.
• Manage Electrical section and coordinate staff.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and project schedules.
• Prepare technical specs, BOQs, and cost estimates.
• Support testing, commissioning, and site investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, QA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nuclear engineering principles

Electrical power system design

Regulatory compliance

Safety & quality standards

Project coordination

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer/Technologist (Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech) with ESCA

Safety Evaluator status (e.g., 10 CFR 50.59 or equivalent)

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. in Cape Town seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer/Technologist to lead the electrical engineering function in nuclear design projects.

You will deliver compliant, safe, and technically sound designs while supporting tendering and project execution across multidisciplinary teams. The role requires extensive experience in nuclear projects, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to coordinate complex design and cost-estimation activities, ensuring