Project Engineer (Electrical)

A leading turnkey engineering solutions company located in Saxenburg Park, Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated Project Engineer Electrical to join its technical team.

The position is suited to an engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with practical project delivery and who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in the design, coordination, implementation and commissioning of electrical engineering systems, particularly within data centre, critical infrastructure and building-services environments.

The role requires a practical problem-solving approach, the ability to manage multiple priorities and the confidence to coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers and clients. The candidate should be comfortable undertaking site inspections, investigations, commissioning activities and other site-based engineering duties where required.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned projects within the electrical engineering discipline and will coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers and clients to ensure successful delivery from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Key responsibilities will include

• Applying sound electrical engineering principles in the planning, design and execution of projects.
• Developing engineering concepts, calculations, equipment selections, specifications and material selections appropriate to the project requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing electrical engineering designs, drawings, schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Evaluating project variables including site conditions, constructability, logistics, programme, resources, environmental conditions and operational requirements.
• Conducting site inspections, surveys, condition assessments and technical audits.
• Coordinating electrical engineering requirements with mechanical, structural, fire, controls and other engineering disciplines.
• Leading and coordinating internal project teams and providing clear technical direction where required.
• Managing and coordinating contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, suppliers and specialist service providers.
• Reviewing contractor and supplier submissions for technical compliance with project requirements.

• Preparing and maintaining project plans, programmes, progress tracking and technical deliverables.
• Monitoring project costs and assisting with project budgeting, procurement, tendering/quotations and technical evaluations.
• Overseeing quality assurance and quality control to ensure installation work complies wit

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