This role is suited to a technically strong professional with extensive exposure to substations, HV reticulation, power distribution systems, and large-scale industrial environments.Duties: Lead electrical engineering activities across EPC/EPCM and construction projects. Develop and review HV and MV electrical designs, calculations, and technical documentation. Prepare and review single line diagrams, load lists, protection schemes, and electrical layouts. Support substation and power distribution system design and commissioning activities. Provide technical guidance during procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning phases. Ensure compliance with applicable IEC, SANS, Eskom, and industry standards. Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Conduct site inspections, FATs, SATs, and commissioning support activities. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the engineering team. Support project planning, cost control, risk management, and technical reporting. Minimum Requirements: BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering. Professional registration with ECSA preferred. Minimum 810 years experience in industrial, mining, power, or energy projects. Strong HV experience within substations and power distribution systems. Experience with MV/HV systems ranging from 11kV to 132kV+. Knowledge of protection systems, fault studies, and electrical network analysis. Experience within mining, petrochemical, renewable energy, or heavy industrial environments advantageous. Strong understanding of electrical standards, specifications, and commissioning processes. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Advantageous Experience: Renewable energy, solar, BESS, or thermal power project exposure. Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT, AutoCAD, or similar electrical design software. Exposure to construction and commissioning environments. Previous experience working on large industrial shutdowns or EPC projects.
Senior Electrical Engineer
NETWORK RECRUITMENT
johannesburg, johannesburg
Published 22 days ago
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