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Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Alberton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this water treatment utility in Alberton needs a sharp electrical engineer. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Alberton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning

What you need

Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites

Nice if you have

Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)
Protection or HV operating authorisation

What you get

Paid professional registration and training
Flexible hours on design days
Clear path to associate or senior engineer

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ECSA registration letter, academic record showing your electrical subjects plus ID copy, certified within three months.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Alberton.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.
Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.