Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) – Experienced

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the water treatment utility in Pinetown. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres

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

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

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

• List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.
• Name the software you use for power system studies and lighting design. Consultants screen for exact tools.