Senior Industrial Electrical Design Engineer – Onsite PE

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for industrial applications, based on-site in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on leading electrical design for manufacturing plants, including power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation within heavy industrial projects.

You will develop detailed schematics, validate designs against industry standards, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical design engineering with an industrial focus.
• Experience with industrial power distribution, motor controls and process automation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Experience with ETAP and SKM is desirable.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical codes, standards and safety practices.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is preferred.
• On-site work in Port Elizabeth and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for new industrial facilities and upgrades.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams.
• Specify equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motors, VFDs, and control components.
• Perform power system analysis including load calculations and arc flash analysis.
• Design motor control systems (DOL, VFD, soft starters).
• Oversee selection of instrumentation and process control devices.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, SANS and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers and site personnel for project execution.
• Conduct site visits for design verification, installation, commissioning support.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor control

Instrumentation

Automation systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for industrial applications, based on-site in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on leading electrical design for manufacturing plants, including power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automation within heavy industrial projects.

You will develop detailed schematics, validate designs against industry standards, and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, efficient operations.