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Electrical Engineer (Power Distribution)

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Vereeniging, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

The solar and battery project developer in Vereeniging needs an electrical engineer for projects that go from design to commissioning. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Vereeniging; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

Guide technicians and contractors on site during commissioning
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
Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
Size cables, transformers and protection using design software

You'll need

Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites
BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating
Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate

Helpful, not essential

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
Clear path to associate or senior engineer

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ECSA registration letter, ID copy, certified within three months plus academic record showing your electrical subjects.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Vereeniging; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.