Electrical Design Engineer

Job Purpose

This position is responsible to plan, direct and coordinate professional electrical designs as part of the complete design process to meet client specific requirements.

• To plan and align designs to business strategies and objectives to ensure effective customer service.
• To align designs with industry best practices to ensure effective cost management and adherence to safety regulations.
• To ensure continuous improvements on the designs for optimal and cost-effective implementation
• To mentor and coach, the CAD operators and Engineers in training to ensure optimal utilization and development of these human resources.
• To implement design initiatives upon completion of project scoping, tendering and contract preparation with the client.
• To liaise with the respective clients pertaining to the design specifications and requirements to ensure client satisfaction
• To prepare the scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents in line with the client's needs and requirements.
• To compile further information for the manufacturing and software engineering phases of the project ( a detailed 'data pack') to ensure successful implementation.
• MCC design IEC
  61439 knowledge
• Heat rise calculations
• Equipment selection
• Layout design
• Lighting and small power design
• Substation design
• Cable racking design
• Cable sizing
• Equipment selection
• Legal electrical requirements
• Transformer sizing

• Degree/ Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent
• Pr. Eng (will be an advantage but not required)
• Must have excessive operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure)
• Exposure to Mining Industry
• International electrical and instrumentation specifications and standards
• SANS standards
• MHS Act & OHS Act
• Technical product knowledge
• Knowledge of PLC and Scada systems
• Industrial plant design experience
• Mining design experience