Candidate Electrical Engineer (ECSA)

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this electrical consulting engineering firm in Pinetown needs a sharp electrical engineer. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is an electrical consulting engineering firm on the Pinetown side of KwaZulu-Natal. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Set and test protection relays and keep settings records

• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

• Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
• Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)
• PLC programming certification

• Clear path to associate or senior engineer
• Flexible hours on design days
• Vehicle allowance for site work

• List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.
• If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.