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Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Mpumalanga - South Africa
Yearly Salary:
ZAR 1 - 6
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
A leading international renewable energy organisation specialising in the development delivery construction and commissioning of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Africa and global markets is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the successful execution of wind energy projects and related electrical infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering interfaces between clients contractors consultants suppliers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application.
Katlego Motsugi: LinkedIn - Experience:
- Manage and develop relationships with electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) partners including design consultants electrical contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Prepare BOQs cost estimates and support EPC proposal and tender submissions.
- Review clarify and negotiate technical scope specifications and project variations with clients and contractors.
- Develop and implement engineering systems procedures standards and documentation.
- Coordinate and manage electrical design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Support procurement activities for electrical equipment and materials from design through to commissioning.
- Assist Project Managers with contractor management and construction oversight.
- Support grid connection activities compliance testing and commissioning programmes.
- Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) requirements throughout project execution.
- Develop project quality plans inspection and test plans (ITPs) method statements and quality procedures.
- Prepare weekly monthly and client-facing progress reports.
- Conduct inspections verification and witness testing of electrical equipment including:
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Protection systems
- UPS systems
- Generators
- SCADA systems
- Electrical panels and associated equipment
- Participate in project meetings contractor progress meetings and interface coordination sessions.
- Monitor contractor performance productivity and resource allocation.
- Promote and maintain compliance with company safety quality and operational standards.
- Bachelors Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Specialisation in Heavy Current Protection Engineering or Electrical Technology preferred.
- Minimum 6 years relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Experience within power generation renewables EPC substations transmission distribution or large infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience in engineering design reviews construction supervision commissioning and project delivery.
- ECSA Professional Registration ( Eng or Eng) preferred.
- Candidates eligible for professional registration will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of HV and MV electrical systems.
- Experience with substation equipment protection systems and electrical infrastructure.
- Exposure to grid connection and compliance requirements.
- Cost estimation and BOQ preparation experience.
- Contract administration and project documentation experience.
- Familiarity with electrical design and simulation software.
- Advanced MS Office proficiency.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within South Africa Africa and internationally as required.
- Ability to work on construction and renewable energy project sites.
Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application.
Katlego Motsugi: LinkedIn - Experience:
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