Electrical Engineer or Technologist, East London

Our client seeks an Electrical Engineer or Technologist for their East London office. The salary is market-related and based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Conduct condition assessments of electrical installations and provide detailed reports.
• Plan, design, and administer contracts from inception to completion for building services and engineering projects.
• Compile and deliver comprehensive reports at all project stages, including Project Inception, Concept and Viability, Design, tender evaluation, progress, financial status, and project close-out.
• Manage the day-to-day administration associated with active projects.
• Design electrical building services including lighting, small power, site reticulation, fire detection, ICT, electronic security systems, backup power and Solar PV.
• Design electrical elements of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pump stations, rising mains, and pipeline systems.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, Technical Specifications.
• Administer electrical engineering contracts and act as the Engineer’s Representative as defined by the contract terms.
• Provide construction oversight, ensure quality control, and facilitate the clarification of design-related issues.
• Monitor construction progress to guarantee design adherence and quality and expedite design clarifications as needed.
• Address technical queries, resolve issues, and lead site and technical meetings, including preparing meeting minutes.
• Review contractors’ Quality Control Plans and Construction Method Statements to ensure compliance and quality.
• Prepare payment valuations and measure electrical installations.
• Maintain frequent communication with all project professionals and clients.
• Assist in resolving technical queries in collaboration with other stakeholders.
• Support project safety and environmental compliance throughout the construction phase.
• Undertake general office and project-related administrative tasks as required.

Added Requirements

• Possess at least a B.Eng, B.Sc (Eng), or B-Tech Eng. Degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
  Applicants with an ECSA registration as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng with at least three (3) years of post-registration experience will be given preference, but unregistered applicants with at least ten (10) years of post-qualification experience will be considered if they are eligible for registration within two years.
• Demonstrate experience in the design and management of building services projects and engineering projects.
• Have experience in building service projects, including lighting, small power, site reticulation, fire detection, ICT, electronic security systems, backup power and Solar PV.
• Be familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, such as Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Be proficient in Autocad; experience with Revit MEP is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Market related salary
• Group Life Insurance
• Medical Aid scheme
• Provident Fund