Senior Industrial Electrical Design Lead

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package negotiation

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development programs

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a strong focus on industrial applications to lead the design and development of electrical systems for manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and heavy industry sites in Benoni, Gauteng. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while offering opportunities for career advancement.

The candidate will design power distribution, motor control, automation, and hazardous area systems, mentor junior

Qualifications

• Design electrical systems for industrial facilities including power distribution, lighting, and earthing.
• Develop detailed schematics, single-line diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, motors, and VSDs.
• Perform calculations for load flow, short circuits, and cable sizing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards (SANS, IEC, NEC).
• Liaise with clients, PMs, and other engineering disciplines to define project requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial electrical systems

Power distribution

Motor control systems

Automation concepts

Hazardous area design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a strong focus on industrial applications to lead the design and development of electrical systems for manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and heavy industry sites in Benoni, Gauteng. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while offering opportunities for career advancement.

The candidate will design power distribution, motor control, automation, and hazardous area systems, mentor junior