Electrical Engineer

SENET is seeking a capable Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of electrical engineering scope across EPCM projects. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering deliverables across all project phases, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the role ensures that electrical systems are designed to be safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with client requirements, while meeting project cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The Electrical Engineer operates under the guidance of senior and principal engineers, contributing to technical solutions, supporting project delivery, and ensuring the quality and consistency of engineering outputs.

• Engineering design criteria and philosophies
• Technical specifications and datasheets
• Electrical calculations and system studies (load flow, fault levels, motor starting, protection coordination)

• Single-line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, and layouts
• Cable schedules, load lists, and equipment sizing

• Technically accurate
• Complete and aligned with project scope
• Issued in accordance with project schedules
• Apply relevant standards (IEC, SANS, and client specifications) in all designs

• Concept and feasibility
• FEED and detailed design
• Construction and commissioning
• Coordinate with other disciplines (process, mechanical, instrumentation, civil) to ensure seamless integration
• Design reviews and squad checks
• Construction queries and site engineering
• Commissioning and system handover

• Material take-offs (MTOs) and bills of quantities (BOQs)
• Technical requisitions and equipment specifications

• Technical bid evaluations and adjudications
• Clarifications with suppliers and vendors
• Review vendor documentation and drawings for compliance with specifications
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and vendor inspections where required

• Engineering hours and discipline budgets
• Deliverable schedules and milestones

• Progress reporting and status updates
• Maintaining discipline registers and documentation (e.g., load lists, cable schedules, equipment lists)
• Identify scope changes and provide input to change requests

• Company engineering procedures and standards
• Project quality management and HSE requirements
• Design reviews and constructability reviews
• Identify and communicate technical risks and deviations

• Designers and draughtspersons
• Graduate engineers and EITs
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the discipline
• Maintain professional development and progress toward ECSA registration where applicable

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Electrical Engineering

• ECSA registration (PrEng / Pr Tech Eng  / Pr Techni Eng ) or in progress

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering

• Mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments
• EPCM or project-based delivery environments

• MV/LV power distribution systems (typically 0.4 kV–33 kV)
• Plant electrical systems and reticulation
• Electrical system design and analysis (MV/LV distribution)
• Power system studies (ETAP or equivalent)
• Electrical equipment specification and selection

• Motor control systems
• Protection and control systems
• Earthing and lightning protection

• Power system analysis: ETAP (or equivalent)
• Design tools:
  AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks
• Microsoft Office suite
• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Time management and ability to meet project deadlines
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement