Design Engineer

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Job Ref:

JHB000122/Louis

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R720,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:
Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. Work alongside product and automation specialists to deliver technical solutions to the industrial and commercial sector, support ongoing R&D, and be a key contributor in the evolution of our energy portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Electrical System Design:
Lead the design and specification of electrical and automation projects, with a strong emphasis on power distribution, power quality correction, and MCC assemblies. Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) to produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and layouts.
Project Execution & Solution Architecture:
Participate in solution architecture and execution, from initial feasibility and costing to handover and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, proposal engineers, and product specialists.
Product & Technical Support:
Provide Level 3 technical support for the power product portfolio, acting as an expert resource for both customers and internal teams. Aid in technical investigations, application support, and advanced troubleshooting.
Research & Development:
Engage in the research, development, and enhancement of new and existing product solutions within the power and energy markets.
Business Development:
Support the sales team with technical input on proposals and customer engagements. Identify opportunities to drive growth in the power/energy business unit.
Team & Stakeholder Management:
Assist the Engineering Manager with team deliverables, freeing up management capacity and mentoring junior engineers as required.

Responsibilities:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field).
Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience (with at least 2 years in a design engineering role), focused on power distribution and power quality. Exposure to automation systems is highly advantageous.
Strong electrical design and CAD proficiency.
Solid grounding in energy distribution and power quality principles.
Understanding of automation systems and integration.
Experience with solution architecture/execution and technical sales environments.
Ability to speak Afrikaans.
Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and run projects from concept to completion.
Comfortable engaging directly with clients, suppliers, and technical teams.

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