Senior Global Remote Electrical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Remote work allowance

Global project exposure

Professional development

Work with international team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems for global projects. This fully remote role supports offshore and on-site teams, leveraging AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and simulation tools from a home office with reliable internet.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, PLC programming skills, and strong English communication, ready to collaborate across time zones and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in electrical system design and development.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN; experience with simulations.
• PLC programming and industrial automation experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, control logic, and system architectures for diverse international projects.
• Perform electrical system simulations, analysis, and component selection using specialized software.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues remotely, providing guidance to on-site teams.
• Cascade collaboration with project managers, software engineers, and mechanical designers across time zones.
• Ensure designs comply with international electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, user manuals, and testing procedures.
• Stay updated on advancements in electrical engineering and automation technologies.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and technical meetings.

Skills

PLC programming

Remote communication

Analytical skills

Time management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems for global projects. This fully remote role supports offshore and on-site teams, leveraging AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, and simulation tools from a home office with reliable internet.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years' experience, PLC programming skills, and strong English communication, ready to collaborate across time zones and