Senior Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000303/LL

Date posted:

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer experienced in water projects to join a notable international engineering consultancy's Water team in their Cape Town, Johannesburg or Durban office. To work on exciting infrastructure projects in SA and internationally.

POSITION INFO:
Project input will include:

Provide technical input for substation construction, refurbishment, and upgrades.
Conduct electrical distribution studies and design HV/LV electrical power systems, control systems, SCADA, and telemetry.
Offer support and training to junior staff and the wider team.
Participate in or lead studies for project planning and contract documentation.
Contribute to the development of sub-consultancy agreements.
Attend client and multi-disciplinary meetings.
Visit project sites and provide specialist advice and support to colleagues.

Requirements:

Electrical engineering degree
Professional registration with ECSA (or other appropriate institution), or willing to pursue professional registration.
Experience in a professional Electrical design engineering capacity either within a consulting environment or working closely with a consultancy, Understanding and experience of the SANS 10142-1, national and international standards
Understanding and experience of producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation.
Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical engineering.
Experience of working in roles where knowledge of Electrical engineering and in particular, design, was a key attribute.
Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, Trimble etc. Competent with design software as well as other standard products.

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