Senior Engineer: Electrical

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. seeks a senior electrical engineer to lead multi-disciplinary power project design, from LV/MV systems to PV and renewables.

The role involves ensuring SA Grid Code compliance, mentoring junior staff, and guiding tendering, procurement, testing and commissioning across industrial plants. A strong background in protection, switchgear, earthing, and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical report writing to standards and formats.
• Clear, concise communication across teams.
• Ability to solve complex electrical design problems.
• Strong planning and time-management skills to meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead LV and MV systems engineering across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Design electrical systems for industrial plants and PV/renewable installations.
• Design LV/MV Motor Control Centres and reticulation.
• Ensure SA Grid Code compliance and interface with other disciplines.
• Manage procurement, tendering, and testing/commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior personnel and assist with tender compilations.

Skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning & time management

Education

BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering

ECSA Professional Engineer

Tools

ETAP

DigSilent

Microsoft Office

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Produce quality technical outputs which satisfy all requirements (Clients, Codes and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes. The position is a senior technical role requiring leadership qualities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• LV and MV Systems Engineering (conceptual & detail design and development of electrical systems and networks)
• Design, specification, and execution of electrical systems for industrial plants
• Design of LV & MV Motor Control Centres
• Design of LV & MV industrial plant reticulation systems
• Design of DC plant and battery systems
• Design of renewable energy systems
• Design of protection systems
• Specification of Electrical Switchgear and Motor Protection Equipment
• Design of cable networks and distribution systems
• Lighting and small power designs
• Design of earthing and lightning protection systems
• Ensure design compliance with the South African Grid Code
• Managing the electrical interfaces with other disciplines
• Participation in and management of procurement and installation contracts and documentation, including tender evaluation.
• Assistance during the fabrication phase of all projects
• Assisting with tender compilation
• Project cost estimations (including the compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs))
• Compilation of tender scope of work.
• Assisting with testing and commissioning of electrical systems
• Mentoring of junior personnel

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc (Eng) or B Eng degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience, especially in the Power Generation Industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing PV Systems.
• Working knowledge of OHS Act and the Regulations.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Legislation.
• Working knowledge of SANS & IEC codes, Safety Management Standards and ISO 9001.
• Knowledge and experience with the South African Grid Code.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Technical report writing (understanding of technical documentation standards and formats)
• ETAP or DigSilent software (understanding of power system analysis tools)
• Microsoft Office applications

Skills:

• Good communication and technical report writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Use of ETAP or DigSilent
• Problem solving ability
• Planning, organizing, administration and time management skills

Behaviours:

• Ability to operate under pressure in a team environment
• Fast and accurate worker who is results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Good people skills
• Assertivness
• Pro-active disposition
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites