Senior Electrical Engineer (Water), Johannesburg

The Opportunity: Our South Africa team is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer on water projects to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting infrastructure projects in South Africa and globally.

As a key member of our team, you will provide technical support for feasibility studies, investigations, and project inputs, as well as answer technical queries and contribute to holistic solution designs. Your expert technical knowledge and integrated designs will play a crucial role in the successful and timely execution of projects.

Your project input will include:

Provide technical input for substation construction, refurbishment, and upgrades.

Conduct electrical distribution studies and design HV/LV electrical power systems, control systems, SCADA, and telemetry.

Offer support and training to junior staff and the wider team.

Participate in or lead studies for project planning and contract documentation.

Contribute to the development of sub-consultancy agreements.

Attend client and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Visit project sites and provide specialist advice and support to colleagues.

Is this role right for you?

Electrical engineering tertiary qualification, Professional registration with ECSA (or other appropriate institution), or willing to pursue professional registration.

Experience in a professional Electrical design engineering capacity either within a consulting environment or working closely with a consultancy, understanding and experience of the SANS 10142-1, national and international standards, and experience of producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation.

Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical engineering. Experience of working in roles where knowledge of Electrical engineering and in particular, design, was a key attribute.

Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, Trimble etc. Competent with design software as well as other standard products.

What we offer you: At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

You will have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

Different people, shared values: At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Carien Ferreira at to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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