Senior Electrical Engineer

Description:

Our client, a leading engineering consulting firm, is entering an exciting new phase of growth and innovation. To maintain their competitive edge, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive operational and commercial excellence within their organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee and guide junior engineers and technicians on technical aspects.
• Provide design leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality coordination of MEP services with internal disciplines.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, project managers, architects, QS teams, clients, and government bodies.
• Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and provide engineering solutions.

Financial & Business Performance

• Compile project budgets and financial reports.
• Develop cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.

Supervision & Construction Management

• Attend site progress meetings and supervise project implementation.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Oversee project handovers and quality assurance processes.

Design & Due Diligence

• Perform electrical designs for LV and MV (11kV) reticulation, lighting, small power, and backup power solutions.
• Conduct site investigations and due diligence reports on electrical services.
• Evaluate existing systems and ensure regulatory compliance.

Internal Operations & Team Development

• Allocate and manage engineering staff across projects.
• Establish and maintain standard design documentation and specifications.
• Provide training and mentorship for staff development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or B-Tech in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering preferred.
• Professional Registration: Registration as a Professional Engineer, Technologist, or Technician is advantageous.
• Certifications: Qualification in Green Building Design and Revit MEP competency is desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electrical design, including:
  
  • LV and MV (11kV) reticulation
  • Lighting and small power systems
  • Backup power solutions
  • Volt drop and fault level calculations
  • Project budgeting and tender documentation
  • Site supervision and quality control
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software is beneficial.
• Additional Skills: Data Center Design and a Management Diploma are advantageous.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strategic thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced project/resource management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive desired organizational behaviors.
• Risk and issue management expertise.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Please forward your CV to cmcnally@networkrecruitment.co.za

Requirements:

• Lead electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee and guide junior engineers and technicians on technical aspects.
• Provide design leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality coordination of MEP services with internal disciplines.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including consultants, project managers, architects, QS teams, clients, and government bodies.
• Liaise with clients to understand their requirements and provide engineering solutions.

• Compile project budgets and financial reports.
• Develop cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.

• Attend site progress meetings and supervise project implementation.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Oversee project handovers and quality assurance processes.

• Perform electrical designs for LV and MV (11kV) reticulation, lighting, small power, and backup power solutions.
• Conduct site investigations and due diligence reports on electrical services.
• Evaluate existing systems and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Allocate and manage engineering staff across projects.
• Establish and maintain standard design documentation and specifications.
• Provide training and mentorship for staff development.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or B-Tech in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering preferred.
• Professional Registration: Registration as a Professional Engineer, Technologist, or Technician is advantageous.
• Certifications: Qualification in Green Building Design and Revit MEP competency is desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in electrical design, including:
  
  • LV and MV (11kV) reticulation
  • Lighting and small power systems
  • Backup power solutions
  • Volt drop and fault level calculations
  • Project budgeting and tender documentation
  • Site supervision and quality control
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software is beneficial.
• Additional Skills: Data Center Design and a Management Diploma are advantageous.

• LV and MV (11kV) reticulation
• Lighting and small power systems
• Backup power solutions
• Volt drop and fault level calculations
• Project budgeting and tender documentation
• Site supervision and quality control

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strategic thinking with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced project/resource management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive desired organizational behaviors.
• Risk and issue management expertise.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.