Electrical Engineer

4 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Engineered Sourcing Full time
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team at Engineered Sourcing. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the design and management of electrical substations and transmission infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning and design of HV power distribution and transmission substations from 33kV up to 765kV.
  • Manage multiple projects and prepare and provide guidance in the development of engineering deliverables for electrical substation projects.
  • Develop and approve project design documentation, BOQs, technical specifications, and perform concept and/or detail design layouts.
  • Prepare and present concept and detail designs to clients and stakeholders for acceptance.
  • Engage with project stakeholders and team members to coordinate overall design packages and requirements.
  • Lead junior engineers, drafters, and designers to deliver successful projects and ensure design schedules are met.
  • Coordinate and review technical contract documents and perform contractor design reviews.
  • Identify and analyze design changes, modify design drawings and documents accordingly.
  • Manage, attend, and participate in FAT and SAT planning and execution.
  • Provide engineering support during construction and resolve technical queries from contractors.
  • Plan, coordinate, and support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Attend and contribute to site and project technical meetings as necessary.
  • Prepare EOJ final handover documentation, including as-builts as necessary.
  • Prepare expressions of interest (EOIs), tenders, and request for quotations.
  • Develop design tools and standards.
  • Assist and participate in business development and company marketing activities.
Requirements:
  • BSc Eng, BEng degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
  • 7 – 10 years of experience in the design, management, and execution of distribution substations up to 132kV - Eskom design experience is a must.
  • Solid understanding of primary plant equipment technology, specification, sizing, and selection.
  • Experience designing substation earthing systems using CDEGS or Autogrid Pro.
  • Experience within a consulting or EPC or Eskom environment is a must.
  • Design experience on overhead lines would be an advantage.
  • Experience with Renewable Energy technologies such as PV, Wind, and BESS will be an advantage.
  • Project management and engineering is essential, especially managing stakeholders and other discipline engineers.
  • Experience with developing and approving project design documentation, BOQs, technical specifications, perform concept and/or detail design layouts, and providing a detail design package that complies with applicable local, international, and client specifications and standards.
  • Experience with leading the preparation and submission of bids for energy infrastructure is an advantage.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Projects.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to lead a team of young engineers to deliver on projects.
Personal Qualities:
  • Self-motivated and independent.
  • Assertive and confident.
  • Team-player.
  • Available and willing to travel within South Africa and abroad.
Benefits:
  • Exciting career growth prospects with a diverse range of projects covering renewables, distribution, and transmission infrastructure.
  • Youthful, dynamic, and knowledge-sharing company culture.
  • Continued professional development is supported and encouraged – Training provided where required.
  • Annual bonus based on KPIs.
  • Lean reporting structure.

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