Electrical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003947/EP

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Electrical or Mechatronic Design Engineer required for a position in Somerset West. Ideally looking for an engineer with 1-2 years of working experience in design and contractor management of gas plants or biogas plants and a sincere interest in this field.

POSITION INFO:
Electrical or Mechatronic Design Engineer

Somerset West

Minimum requirements and qualifications:

BEng degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
Minimum 0-2 years of working experience.
Excellent communication skills
Must be willing to travel overseas.
Must have a good understanding of Industrial Automation (MCC, VSD's, PLCs, Switchgear, and Integrated Solutions).

Responsibilities:

Drafting Key Single Line and electrical diagrams.
Drafting Tender Specification documents for electrical cabling and power distribution
Managing Subcontractors during site installations
In charge of managing the design of instrumentation and control systems.
In charge of managing the design of power distribution and electrical infrastructure
An understanding of electrical infrastructure and components (including transformers, generators, low-voltage-distribution boards etc.)
An understanding of MCC panel design, and associated components for control of motors on site (Variable speed drives, motor control circuits).
An understanding of cable sizing, cable selection, and good practice regarding cable installation.
Review of panel designs and electrical drawings (supplied by contractors).
Understanding of ATEX zones and the implications on the selection of instruments and motors.

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