Senior Electrical/ CI Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Project Design & Engineering

• Lead and contribute to the design and technical delivery of electrical engineering projects.
• Develop concept and detailed designs, specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Take professional responsibility and sign off engineering designs in accordance with ECSA requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, inspections, and provide construction support.

2. Power Systems Engineering

• Design and analyse:

• Medium and Low Voltage (MV/LV) power distribution systems (33kV to 400V)
• Substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems
• Load flow studies, fault level calculations, and power quality assessments
• Network reliability and optimisation solutions

3. Water, Wastewater & Industrial Systems

• Design and manage Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) systems.
• Develop and integrate:

• PLC-based automation systems
• SCADA systems
• Telemetry networks
• Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Process control and monitoring systems

4. Renewable Energy Projects

• Design, evaluate, commission and optimise:

• Solar PV systems
• Wind energy systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Hybrid energy solutions

• Support grid integration and energy management systems.

5. Project & Contract Management

• Manage medium to large-scale engineering projects.
• Prepare budgets, proposals, schedules, estimates, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project risks, scope changes, and stakeholder expectations.
• Participate in tender evaluations and contractor appointments.

6. Business Development

• Attend tender briefings and contribute to tender submissions.
• Assist with pricing and preparation of technical proposals.
• Support marketing initiatives and help secure new clients and projects.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.

7. Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to engineering teams.
• Mentor and coach candidate engineers and technologists.
• Participate in technical reviews and development of engineering standards.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.

Professional Registration

• Pr.Eng registration preferred (ECSA) .
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience preferred.

Experience Required

• 10 or more years of relevant post-degree experience.
• Strong experience in:

• Electrical infrastructure projects
• Municipal and industrial power systems
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Renewable energy systems
• Project management and contract administration

Skills and Knowledge

Technical Skills

• Electrical power system design and analysis.
• MV/LV reticulation and distribution systems.
• Protection and control systems.
• Renewable energy and grid integration.
• EC&I systems, automation, and SCADA.
• Testing, commissioning, and inspections.
• Engineering design and documentation.

Software Proficiency

Essential

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk software suite
• ReticMaster
• Helioscope or similar Solar PV design software
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Advantageous

• REVIT
• MS Project

Industry Knowledge

• South African engineering standards and legislation.
• SANS 10142 (Electrical Installations).
• SANS 10400-XA (Energy Efficiency Requirements).
• ECSA regulations and professional practice standards.

Business & Project Skills

• Financial and budget management.
• Tender preparation and evaluation.
• Contract administration.
• Risk management.
• Quality management and compliance.
• Health and Safety compliance.

Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Problem-solving and sound engineering judgement.
• Client-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Senior, Electrical, CI, Engineer,