Electrical Engineer

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/14/2025

A client in the engineering consultancy sector is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical engineering designs and project work across various stages as per ECSA guidelines. This includes project delivery, design work, mentoring of junior engineers, and contributing to business development.

• Attend tender briefings and assist in the preparation of proposals, pricing, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal project registration and risk analysis procedures.
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Uphold Health and Safety regulations in office and on-site environments.
• Support the development of the electrical engineering portfolio and contribute to client acquisition efforts.

• Lead and participate in all technical aspects of projects, from concept through to detailed design and documentation.
• Take professional responsibility for electrical design outputs in line with ECSA regulations.
• Manage small to medium-sized projects effectively.
• Design systems including but not limited to: power, lighting, fire detection, CCTV, access control, emergency power, telecoms, and nurse call.
• Experience with healthcare and similar infrastructure projects is advantageous.
• Knowledge of renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar PV, BESS) is beneficial.
• Oversee project scoping, change management, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to team members.
• Contribute to project documentation, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain or pursue ECSA professional registration.
• Mentor and coach candidate engineers and technologists, providing technical guidance and leadership.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external clients.
• Manage project teams, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget.
• Support the development of internal standards and engineering best practices.

• Education:
  
  B.Eng in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Professional Registration:
  Registration with ECSA as a Pr.Eng is preferred or must be eligible within one year of appointment.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in electrical engineering design and project delivery.

• In-depth knowledge of SANS 10142 and 10400-XA.
• Ability to manage independently and deliver all project stages.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Retic Master, DIALux, Relux, and solar design software (e.g., Helioscope).
• Advantageous:
  Experience with AutoCAD/REVIT and MS Project.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Financial acumen in project budgeting and control.
• Strong problem-solving and engineering judgment.
• High attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship management.