Senior Principal Electrical Project Engineer – Industrial Infra

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Leave provisions

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Principal Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical design and delivery for major capital projects. You will ensure technical integrity, safety, and compliance with codes while mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients and cross-disciplinary teams. This senior role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering with project leadership, strong knowledge of power systems, and Pr.

Eng. registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience leading large-scale industrial electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering design and execution for major capital projects.
• Develop and review detailed electrical designs including power distribution and MCCs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources for electrical activities.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory bodies and other disciplines.
• Oversee preparation of technical specifications, tender documents and BOQs.
• Conduct site inspections, commissioning activities and provide technical support.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians towards safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation for electrical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with national and international electrical codes and safety standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for electrical equipment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Principal Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical design and delivery for major capital projects. You will ensure technical integrity, safety, and compliance with codes while mentoring engineers and coordinating with clients and cross-disciplinary teams. This senior role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering with project leadership, strong knowledge of power systems, and Pr.

Eng. registration with ECSA.