Senior Industrial Electrical Engineer — Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and supervision of industrial electrical systems within major infrastructure projects.

You will ensure compliance with SANS/IEC codes, coordinate with project teams, review drawings and vendor submittals, and contribute to maintenance planning. This role offers growth in a dynamic engineering environment and exposure to significant regional industrial developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing and implementing electrical systems for industrial plants.
• Proficiency with electrical codes (SANS, IEC).
• Experience with site supervision and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for industrial facilities, including power distribution, lighting, and earthing systems.
• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and bill of quantities.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems on project sites.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards, codes of practice, and safety regulations.
• Conduct site inspections to assess existing electrical infrastructure and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and other disciplines to meet project objectives.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during project execution and provide effective solutions.
• Review vendor submittals for compliance with project specifications.
• Contribute to development of maintenance strategies for electrical equipment.
• Assist in preparation of project cost estimates and technical proposals.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Site supervision

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and supervision of industrial electrical systems within major infrastructure projects.

You will ensure compliance with SANS/IEC codes, coordinate with project teams, review drawings and vendor submittals, and contribute to maintenance planning. This role offers growth in a dynamic engineering environment and exposure to significant regional industrial developments.