Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Industry

RPO Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer. The role involves leading HV engineering solutions across complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning. Qualifications include a BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering and 7–10+ years’ experience. Candidates should possess strong HV experience and site-based construction knowledge. The position offers a negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years’ electrical engineering experience.
• Proven exposure to full project lifecycle from design to commissioning.
• Site-based construction experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV engineering design for substations and distribution systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical designs and specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Skills

Strong HV experience including substations

Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management abilities

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng)

Job description

Description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading and delivering high voltage electrical engineering solutions across complex infrastructure projects, from concept through to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV engineering design for substations, transmission, distribution, and reticulation systems
• Prepare, review, and approve technical designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
• Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, SANS, IEC, NRS, Grid Code, and OHSA regulations
• Support projects through feasibility studies, tender evaluations, and cost estimates
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Provide site-based support including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover
• Identify and manage technical risks while ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions
• Ensure delivery within quality, safety, budget, and programme requirements

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) advantageous
• 7–10+ years’ electrical engineering experience
• Strong HV experience including substations, transmission, distribution, and protection systems
• Proven exposure to full project lifecycle (design to commissioning)
• Site-based construction experience essential
• Experience in mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors advantageous
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience