Lead Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
Lexdan Select is assisting a Engineering Consultancy with their search for a Lead Electrical Engineer, Based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and delivery of HV power distribution and transmission substations and overhead lines (33kV-765kV). Manage multiple projects, ensuring engineering deliverables, technical specifications, BOQs, calculations, and design documentation are completed to required standards. Develop and present concept and detailed designs to clients and technical review forums for approval. Coordinate with stakeholders, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, designers, and drafters. Support project execution through design reviews, construction support, FAT\/SAT activities, commissioning, and resolution of technical queries. Prepare tender submissions, EOIs, quotations, and contribute to business development and company growth initiatives. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, client, and industry standards throughout project lifecycles. Key Requirements BSc\/BEng in Electrical Engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA. 7-10 years' experience in the design, management, and execution of distribution substations and overhead lines up to 132kV, with mandatory Eskom design experience. Strong knowledge of primary plant equipment design, specification, sizing, and selection for substations. Proven experience developing and approving design documentation, technical specifications, BOQs, and detailed design packages. Proficiency in substation earthing design software such as CDEGS or Autogrid Pro. Experience within consulting, EPC, or Eskom environments; transmission substation and OHL design experience advantageous. Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary coordination skills. Excellent communication, technical report writing, presentation, organizational, and team leadership abilities.