Senior Electrical Engineer – Projects & Design Lead

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd. in Cape Town seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of building services projects. You will produce detailed electrical designs, manage budgets, schedules, and prepare tender documentation while ensuring compliance with ECSA guidelines.

The role requires a B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and fluency in English, with Pr. Eng eligibility within a year. Office-based in Cape Town with potential for site involvement.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of relevant experience post degree qualification.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage and lead project teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead the design and technical aspects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to spec.
• Produce detail designs, drawings, and tender documentation for electrical building services.
• Sign-off engineering designs in line with ECSA guidelines.
• Manage small to medium projects and coordinate with disciplines.
• Prepare proposals, estimates, budgets, and schedules for projects.
• Provide technical guidance and peer reviews to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

B.Eng degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng registration eligible within 1 year

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Helioscope

DIALux

Relux

MS Projects

Job description

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd. in Cape Town seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of building services projects. You will produce detailed electrical designs, manage budgets, schedules, and prepare tender documentation while ensuring compliance with ECSA guidelines.

The role requires a B.Eng in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and fluency in English, with Pr. Eng eligibility within a year. Office-based in Cape Town with potential for site involvement.