Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE026217/Chane

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Elevate your engineering career by joining a collaborative team as a passionate Lead Electrical Design Engineer. You will play a key role in advancing groundbreaking services in heavy machinery, focusing on zero-emission technologies like battery electric and fuel cell systems. Additionally, you will work with innovative solutions such as ADAS and telematics on heavy-duty machinery across various applications. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the engineering field, we want to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team, optimizing performance and collaboration
Build strong customer relationships to prioritize design resource allocation and ensure efficient utilization based on requirements
Delegate tasks effectively and manage project timelines, addressing deviations promptly
Provide leadership to design engineers, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards
Organize internal and external design reviews to validate technical soundness and integrity
Perform CAD tasks, including 3D modeling and 2D drawings, while maintaining accurate product data in customer PDM systems
Support custom engineering requests and oversee administrative tasks such as performance reviews, mentorship, and training

Skills & Experience:
Over 15 years of post-graduate engineering design experience.
Wiring design and controller integration within the heavy-duty machinery, electrical design field exposure would be highly advantageous.
Willingness to travel internationally for varying durations based on project needs and deadlines

Qualification:
BEng, BSc, or B-Tech degree in Electrical Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact CHANE BOOYSEN on , quoting the Ref: CTE026217.

Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies.

Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Annually
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced lead electrical engineer to take on a senior position within a renewable energy environment. This role will focus on electrical engineering and grid integration across largeâscale Solar PV, BESS, and power infrastructure projects.
12 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 650000 Annually
Step into a leadership role at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition. An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced lead electrical engineer to drive the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, hydro, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
12 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 750000 Annually
Are you ready to take ownership of complex, large-scale renewable energy projects and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy across Africa? An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled lead electrical engineer to join a forward-thinking energy organisation, driving technical excellence across solar PV, hydro, and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.
12 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
A leading engineering and renewable energy environment is seeking an experienced lead electrical engineer to drive the design, execution, and delivery of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment and is passionate about renewable energy innovation.
13 days ago

Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a lead electrical engineer with strong experience in complex design environments and a passion for driving engineering excellence? This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing teams, deliver robust electrical design solutions, and enhance project outcomes within a technically advanced engineering environment.
19 days ago

Electrical / Mechatronic Engineer (Lead- 10y +exp))
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Neg
Cape Town-based company with International offices. Our client is looking for a lead engineer to manage a team of electrical/mechatronic design engineers whilst assisting with product design. electrical/Mechatronic engineer with more than 10 Years experience. Must have a passion to stay involved in the design field.
9 days ago

HVAC Project Engineer - Ghana
Location: Capetown
Salary: Market-related
In this role, you will champion diverse portfolios spanning commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
Today

Head of Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Location: Somerset West
Salary:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of engineering (electrical) to lead the engineering function within a fast-growing solar energy company based in Somerset West. This role is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimisation of solar energy systems, while leading a high-performing engineering team and ensuring technical excellence across all projects.
Today

Electrical Engineering Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
lead innovation. Drive excellence. Power the future. We are a leading engineering and infrastructure firm, delivering cutting-edge solutions across the power, industrial, and energy sectors. We are seeking a highly experienced electrical engineering Manager to lead our technical teams and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects in Cape Town.
1 day ago

Electrical Supervisor
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
We are looking for a hands-on electrical Supervisor to lead installation teams across a range of industrial and mining projects. This role is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards, often in remote and challenging environments.
8 days ago