Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The water treatment utility in Randburg needs you to make it so. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Home base is a water treatment utility on the Randburg side of Gauteng. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097

• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
• 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
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations

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

• 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.