Senior Engineer: Electrical

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Produce quality technical outputs which satisfy all requirements (Clients, Codes and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes. The position is a senior technical role requiring leadership qualities.


KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• LV and MV Systems Engineering (conceptual & detail design and development of electrical systems and networks)
• Design, specification, and execution of electrical systems for industrial plants
• Design of LV & MV Motor Control Centres
• Design of LV & MV industrial plant reticulation systems
• Design of DC plant and battery systems
• Design of renewable energy systems
• Design of protection systems
• Specification of Electrical Switchgear and Motor Protection Equipment
• Design of cable networks and distribution systems
• Lighting and small power designs
• Design of earthing and lightning protection systems
• Ensure design compliance with the South African Grid Code
• Managing the electrical interfaces with other disciplines
• Participation in and management of procurement and installation contracts and documentation, including tender evaluation.
• Assistance during the fabrication phase of all projects
• Assisting with tender compilation
• Project cost estimations (including the compilation of Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
• Compilation of tender scope of work.
• Assisting with testing and commissioning of electrical systems
• Mentoring of junior personnel

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc (Eng) or B Eng degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years relevant multi-disciplinary project design experience, especially in the Power Generation Industry.
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing PV Systems.
• Working knowledge of OHS Act and the Regulations.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Legislation.
• Working knowledge of SANS & IEC codes, Safety Management Standards and ISO 9001.
• Knowledge and experience with the South African Grid Code.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Technical report writing (understanding of technical documentation standards and formats)
• ETAP or DigSilent software (understanding of power system analysis tools)
• Microsoft Office applications

Skills:

• Good communication and technical report writing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Use of ETAP or DigSilent
• Problem solving ability
• Planning, organizing, administration and time management skills

Behaviours:

• Ability to operate under pressure in a team environment
• Fast and accurate worker who is results driven
• Ability to work independently
• Good people skills
• Assertivness
• Pro-active disposition
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including traveling to project sites