Electrical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
Join us as we expand our specialist team at the intersection of electrical distribution, power quality, and automation. You’ll take ownership of high-impact design and support work, collaborate with leading Engineers, and directly shape solutions for our industrial and commercial clients. If you thrive in technical variety, enjoy working across design, support, and R&D, and want to help drive our power business forward, then this is your next role. Afrikaans language skills are a must, and preference will be given to candidates based in Johannesburg. If you’re passionate about delivering real engineering value (not just paperwork) and want to be part of a growing, supportive, and ambitious team, then we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. You will 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. This is not just a design office job: you will have a real impact across technical support and solution architecture, supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Key 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.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies relevant to electrical power distribution and automation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).
• Experience: 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.