Basic Information Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer Department: Goldwind Africa Region Center Working Language: English Work Location: Mpumalanga Superior: Project Manager Internal Working Relationships Construction Manager Project Manager Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical) WTG Engineers and Technicians Quality Manager External Working Relationships Customer Customer Owners Engineer Electrical Contractors Equipment Suppliers Design Consultants Job Description Guideline The Electrical Engineer is accountable for managing project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa’s projects. Key Responsibilities Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms, including but not limited to design houses, electrical construction subcontractors, main electrical components suppliers etc.; Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with bidding under EPC scope in South Africa and other African countries. Clarify and negotiate scope of work and specifications with clients/contractors; identify changes and associated costs. Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa. Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance with project objectives. Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning, including resolution of supply issues. Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing. Follow IMS requirements and contribute to its effectiveness through participation and consultation. Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control during engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning. Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists. Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports for submission to client. Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.). Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability. Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and other project meetings; supervise work progress and contractor resources. Qualification Requirements Education Degree: Bachelor and above Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology) Experience Years of Working: 6 Industry Experience: Not limited Related Experience: Required Certificates Professional Registration: ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technologist (or candidate eligible to register) Academic Certificates: B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar (NQF Level 7) Knowledge & Skills Strong communication and coordination capacity Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods Professional registration (or in process) General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office Capability Requirements Technical & Commercial: Able to manage and resolve issues Contracts & Administration: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation, and financial administration Project Systems: Good knowledge of Project Office systems Mobility: Frequent travel (regional, interstate, overseas) General Capabilities Strategy Execution System Building Inspiring Team Accountability Open & Innovation (Level 2) Customer Oriented (Level 2) Striving for Excellence (Level 2) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Electrical Engineer – Wind Farm Projects Lead
GOLDWIND
mpumalanga, mpumalanga
Published 10 days ago
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