Senior Industrial Power Systems Lead Engineer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training and professional registration

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of industrial power systems, motor control centers, switchgear, and distribution networks.

You will develop single-line diagrams, BOQs, perform load calculations, ensure compliance with SANS/NEC, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project teams on large-scale energy projects.

Relocation to Pietermaritzburg is required; a PE registration is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional experience in electrical design engineering, with a strong focus on industrial applications.
• Experience designing electrical systems for manufacturing plants, substations, or similar facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit MEP, or similar design software.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, motor control, automation, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of industrial power systems, including motor control centers, switchgear, and distribution networks.
• Develop single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring schematics, and load calculations.
• Specify electrical equipment and materials, preparing BOQs.
• Ensure designs comply with South African and international codes and standards (e.g., SANS, NEC).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and construction teams.
• Conduct electrical system analysis, including load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination studies.
• Perform site visits for inspections and technical support during construction.
• Review and approve electrical design documents submitted by contractors.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers and designers.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in industrial electrical design.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor control

Automation

Instrumentation

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Hazardous area classifications

Pr. Eng. desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of industrial power systems, motor control centers, switchgear, and distribution networks.

You will develop single-line diagrams, BOQs, perform load calculations, ensure compliance with SANS/NEC, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project teams on large-scale energy projects.

Relocation to Pietermaritzburg is required; a PE registration is highly desirable.