Electrical Engineer/Technologist

About the role

iX engineers, a leading multi‑disciplinary consulting engineering firm operating across Africa and the Middle East, is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Technologist to join its Electrical Department in Durban. The role involves delivering high‑quality electrical design solutions for a variety of infrastructure projects while supporting business development and ensuring compliance with quality, health and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Attend tender briefings, prepare tender documentation, write method statements, assist with pricing calculations and contribute to the tender process.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, risk analysis, quality management and health & safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the conceptualisation, design development and detailed design of electrical and electronic building services, including power, lighting, fire detection, access control, CCTV, nurse‑call, PA, emergency power (generator/UPS), telecoms containment and fibre networks.
• Design renewable energy systems such as solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) where applicable.
• Manage small to medium‑size projects, oversee project start‑up, change management, procurement, construction, commissioning and testing activities.
• Provide technical support, supervision and advice to multidisciplinary teams and participate in peer reviews.
• Prepare project documentation – proposals, estimates, budgets, schedules, drawings and tender packages – and present design solutions to clients for approval.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers/technologists and contribute to the development of discipline‑specific technical standards.

Required profile

• B.Eng or B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Professional registration with ECSA preferred or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment.
• Experience in design of electrical and electronic building services; exposure to medical facility projects is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead design and delivery of small to medium projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements for electrical services.

Required skills

• Electrical design and power systems engineering
• Lighting design
• Fire detection system design
• Access control and CCTV system design
• Nurse‑call and public address system design
• Generator/UPS and emergency power design
• Telecoms containment and fibre network design
• Solar PV and BESS (battery energy storage) design
• Project management and tender preparation
• ECSA compliance and health & safety standards