Electrical Project Engineer
Remuneration: | R50000 - R80000 per month |
Benefits: | Structured Benefits |
Location: | Johannesburg North |
Reference: | #CAW005589/NT |
Company: | SydSen Recruit |
Our client, an innovative engineering firm, specialising in construction and consulting services and expanding into the IPP market, seeks an electrical project engineer.
With a solid base in South Africa and growing influence across Africa, they are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions driving sustainable development and community empowerment.
Work activities and responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, and oversee the construction of 1MW+ solar farms, managing power distribution and home connections while adhering to timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
- Manage the construction of electrical power transmission and distribution projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, quality standards, and budgets.
- Supervise the installation of electrical equipment and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Design, test, and implement electrical transmission lines and distribution systems.
- Collaborate with diverse teams to align projects with goals and industry regulations.
- Manage engineering design processes, conducting site assessments and technical evaluations for optimal solutions.
- Assist in creating technical drawings using AutoCAD for substation and line construction.
- Review specifications and recommend changes to achieve power system design objectives.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to improve project performance.
- Develop design specifications and functional requirements for power systems or components.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement strategies for successful delivery.
- Offer technical support to installation teams during construction and testing.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Create checklists for reviewing completed installation projects.
- Lead the tender process, providing technical guidance on equipment selection.
- Maintain detailed reports of electrical projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Additional certifications or a master's degree in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, or renewable energy would be advantageous.
- 7-10+ years of proven experience in project management and engineering within the power transmission and distribution sector; solar project experience is beneficial.
- Strong comprehension of power transmission and distribution infrastructure systems.
- Experience in tendering and managing turnkey electrical transmission and distribution projects.
- Proficiency in project management tools like MS Project and CAD software such as AutoCAD is beneficial.
- Ability to lead and manage a team of junior engineers.
- Excellent communication skills, collaboration abilities, and proactive problem-solving approach.
- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritise, work independently and as part of a team, and perform under pressure.
- Fluent in spoken and written English; knowledge of French is advantageous.
- Excellent time management, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Apply online now at: www.sydsenrecruit.com
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Posted on 14 May 12:00, Closing date 13 Jun
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