Senior Principal Electrical Design Lead – Building Services

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit sharing

Medical and retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the Building Services division in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role drives strategic direction, technical oversight and delivery of major commercial and high-rise projects.

You will mentor a team, ensure design excellence, and stay ahead in smart building technologies and sustainable design, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Formación

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with Building Services or Power Eng.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in electrical building services design, 5+ in lead role.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design development for building services projects from concept to completion.
• Provide senior technical authority and mentorship to the electrical team.
• Develop conceptual designs, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with national and international codes (SANS, IEC) and standards.
• Collaborate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Perform load calculations, short circuit studies and protection coordination.
• Oversee contractor submittals, address site queries and provide construction phase support.
• Support project cost management and ensure economically viable designs.
• Stay abreast of building electrical tech and sustainable design trends.
• Represent the company in client meetings and technical forums.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Client liaison

Project management

Electrical design

Team mentoring

Educación

Master's in Electrical Engineering (Building Services or Power Eng)

Pr.Eng registration with ECSA

Herramientas

Revit MEP

AutoCAD Electrical

DIALux

ETAP

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the Building Services division in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role drives strategic direction, technical oversight and delivery of major commercial and high-rise projects.

You will mentor a team, ensure design excellence, and stay ahead in smart building technologies and sustainable design, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams.