South Africa

Senior Engineer: Electrical, Cape Town

Senior Engineer: Electrical, Cape Town
Description
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

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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