Electrical Design Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is a well-established South African engineering company with over 30 years of experience delivering Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) turnkey projects across the mining, water treatment, food & beverage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and power generation sectors.

Their multidisciplinary team delivers projects from concept and detailed design through procurement, construction, commissioning and long-term support.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in the design and execution of industrial electrical and automation projects.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Design MV and LV electrical distribution systems. Produce detailed electrical engineering designs and project documentation. Develop single-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams. Design Motor Control Centres (MCCs), distribution boards and control panels. Prepare cable schedules, termination drawings and equipment layouts. Specify electrical equipment and prepare technical documentation for procurement. Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing and protection coordination. Design and integrate industrial control systems. Work closely with PLC, SCADA and Automation Engineers during project execution. Provide engineering support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning. Assist with FAT, SAT and commissioning activities. Ensure designs comply with relevant South African standards and client specifications. Liaise directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial electrical design. Experience within industrial plants, mining, manufacturing, water treatment, power generation or process industries. Strong knowledge of: MV & LV Distribution Motor Control Centres (MCCs) Power Distribution Systems Industrial Control Systems Instrumentation Experience producing electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software. Knowledge of SANS and IEC electrical standards. Experience preparing engineering documentation for construction and commissioning. Advantageous Experience PLC and SCADA systems. Industrial automation projects. Harmonic mitigation and power quality studies. ETAP, DIgSILENT, EPLAN or similar electrical design software. Professional registration with ECSA or working towards registration. Site commissioning experience. Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent planning and organisational skills. High attention to detail. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication and client relationship skills. Willingness to travel to project sites when required.