Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution)

Power has to be safe, reliable and legal. The manufacturing plant in Cape Town CBD needs you to make it so. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Cape Town CBD-based, with most of your time spent at a manufacturing plant.

• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
• Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser

• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
• BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• 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)

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

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