Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career growth

Paid time off

Large projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our dynamic team on a hybrid basis. You will manage projects from planning through commissioning, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring technical integrity.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and procurement, collaborating with contractors and suppliers to meet milestones on large-scale electrical projects in the Gauteng region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in project engineering or project management.
• Proven track record of managing complex electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept to commissioning, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop project plans, define scopes of work, and allocate resources.
• Oversee design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to meet milestones.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews for quality and compliance.
• Identify risks and drive effective problem-solving and decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Benoni , operating under a hybrid work model. This role is crucial for managing the lifecycle of electrical engineering projects, from initial planning and design through to execution and completion. You will lead project teams, ensure technical integrity, and manage budgets and schedules to deliver exceptional results. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the Gauteng region, blending focused on-site work with the flexibility of remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Develop project plans, define scopes of work, and manage resources effectively.
• Oversee the design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Conduct site inspections and technical reviews to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring effective problem-solving and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in project engineering or project management within the electrical engineering sector.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage tasks effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Generous paid time off.
• Involvement in impactful and large-scale engineering projects.