Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer / Technologist to join its Property and Building Services division. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional to lead the design and delivery of high-reliability electrical systems for large-scale commercial, industrial and data centre projects.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee complex electrical designs, mentor engineering teams, and build strong client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest quality standards.
Key Performance Areas:
Lead the design and delivery of HV/MV and LV electrical systems for commercial, industrial and data centre projects.
Prepare electrical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and tender documentation.
Perform power system studies, including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
Provide technical leadership and quality assurance through design reviews and project oversight.
Manage project delivery from concept through construction and close-out.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure successful project execution.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business growth.
Manage project budgets, professional fees, forecasting, WIP and invoicing.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, project requirements and engineering best practices.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• BSc Eng or BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).
• Valid South African driver’s licence and own transport.
Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years’ consulting engineering experience within the building services and industrial sectors.
• Proven experience designing MV/LV electrical power systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Data centre project experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience with ETAP or similar power system analysis software.
• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of IEC, SANS and BS standards, with knowledge of JBCC, FIDIC and NEC contracts.
Key Skills:
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution, standby generation, UPS systems and resilient power design.
• Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
• Strong leadership, planning and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams.
• Knowledge of data centre standards (TIA-942/Uptime) and ISO 19650 will be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to engineering.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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