Senior Electrical Engineer - Upington (Infra & Renewables)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & mentorship

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an Upington, Northern Cape-based role. You will lead electrical design for diverse construction projects, ensuring technical rigor and compliance with standards while coordinating with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical design within industrial, commercial, or renewable energy sectors and holds a Pr. Eng with ECSA. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, and ETAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• 8+ years of electrical design and project execution experience in construction.
• Experience with industrial, commercial, and renewable energy projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP and ETAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for construction projects, including power distribution and lighting.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and calculations.
• Conduct site inspections and feasibility studies to assess electrical requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, IEE and other relevant codes.
• Manage electrical scope, timelines, and budgets across projects.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee electrical site activities and provide technical support.
• Review submittals, shop drawings and testing procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an Upington, Northern Cape-based role. You will lead electrical design for diverse construction projects, ensuring technical rigor and compliance with standards while coordinating with clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical design within industrial, commercial, or renewable energy sectors and holds a Pr. Eng with ECSA. Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, and ETAP is essential.