Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

AtripleA Recruitment and Temps is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer based in Pretoria. The position plans, directs and coordinates professional electrical designs as part of the complete design process to meet client-specific requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and align designs with business strategy and objectives to ensure effective customer service
• Align designs with industry best practice to manage costs and comply with safety regulations
• Ensure continuous improvement of designs for optimal, cost-effective implementation
• Mentor and coach CAD operators and engineers in training
• Implement design initiatives after project scoping, tendering and contract preparation
• Liaise with clients on design specifications and requirements
• Prepare scope of work, specifications, bill of quantities and tender documents
• Compile data packs for the manufacturing and software engineering phases

Required profile

• Degree, technical diploma or NQF equivalent
• Professional engineer qualification is an advantage but not required
• Extensive operational and design experience, including exposure to relevant design programs
• Experience in the mining industry
• Knowledge of international electrical and instrumentation specifications, SANS standards, MHS Act and OHS Act
• Industrial plant design and mining design experience

Required skills

• MCC design and IEC61439 knowledge
• Heat rise calculations, equipment selection and layout design
• Lighting and small power design, substation design, cable racking and cable sizing
• Transformer sizing and legal electrical requirements
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems

To apply, candidates submit their CV and payslip through the agency's application form.