Senior Electrical Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop requirements, investigations, information and other data for technical designs and trade of studies
• Direct and manage a project to completion within performance management baselines (scope, schedule, cost, resources and quality)
• Ensure contractor's designs and installations comply with the organisation and statutory requirements.
• Ensure site power operations comply with the organisation's technical and quality requirements
• Ensure the quality of power received from Eskom meets the Electricity Supply Agreement conditions in place
• Contribute towards the graduate training program and mentor junior employees and site team

• B.Tech in Electrical Engineering plus 10+ years relevant experience
• B.Eng in Electrical Engineering plus 9+ years relevant experience
• M.Eng in Electrical Engineering plus 7+ years relevant experience
• Ph.D in Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years relevant experience

• Preferably come from a consulting engineering background;
• Previous experience on multi-disciplinary projects (Conceptual Stage to Construction Close-out);
• Held position of responsibility and accountability for designs and project delivery;
• Experienced with complete project lifecycle from inception to close-out
• Experience in operations and maintenance of electricity distribution systems

• Design and operation of power generation and distribution systems
• Project management processes
• System engineering best practices
• Working knowledge of built environment contracts especially NEC
• Knowledge of the industry's standards and regulations
• Extensive technical knowledge and experience related to radio astronomy infrastructure projects

• Extensive technical knowledge and experience related to radio astronomy infrastructure projects
• Display problem-solving skills
• Display excellent interpersonal skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Handle multiple tasks
• Work in remote locations when required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and an ability to self-train and upskill independently