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Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution)

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Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this electrical consulting engineering firm in Newcastle needs a sharp electrical engineer. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Newcastle-based, with most of your time spent at an electrical consulting engineering firm. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date

What you need

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
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Newcastle really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: academic record showing your electrical subjects, ECSA registration letter plus ID copy, certified within three months.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Newcastle; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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