Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the water treatment utility in Mthatha. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
• BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package

• Protection or HV operating authorisation
• Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW

• Paid professional registration and training
• Vehicle allowance for site work
• Flexible hours on design days

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