Permanent - Power Systems Design Engineer - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Work Environment & Requirements:

• Office-Based: The candidate must be willing to work primarily from the office. This is essential for career development and hands-on learning opportunities.Site Work: Must be flexible and willing to travel to project sites for short durations (typically 1-2 weeks) as needed to support installation, testing, and other fieldwork activities.
• Note: Remote working will not be an option due to the importance of in-person collaboration and mentoring at this stage of their career.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and collaborate within a team-based office environment
• Good communication skills to liaise with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree: Must possess a B.Sc. or B.Eng in Electrical Engineering (or a similar degree) that qualifies the individual to register as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng).
• Note: Candidates qualifying for Pr. Tech will not meet the client's requirements, as Pr. Eng sign-offs are essential.

Experience:

• Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experiencein power systems engineering.
  • Industry Experience: Prior experience in the mining industry or a closely related field is required. (Experience in the automotive industry or similar will not be considered).
• Design Experience: Hands-on design expertise in power systems, not just project management. Must be capable of performing complex engineering designs for power systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Power Systems Engineering Design:
  • Strong ability to design, model, and analyze power systems in a mining or industrial context.
  • Capable of handling the design process end-to-end, ensuring adherence to client and regulatory specifications.
• Software Competency:
  • Proficiency in relevant design softwareincluding, but not limited to:
    • Wonderware
    • AutoCAD
    • ETAP
  • Demonstrated experience using these tools to develop, review, and optimize power system designs.