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Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

The manufacturing plant in Durban Central needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a manufacturing plant on the Durban Central side of KwaZulu-Natal. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms

What you need

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

Nice if you have

Protection or HV operating authorisation
Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

What's in it for you

Clear path to associate or senior engineer
Flexible hours on design days
Vehicle allowance for site work
Paid professional registration and training

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic record showing your electrical subjects, ECSA registration letter 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 10 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 Durban Central.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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