Electrical Technician at WSP in Africa

Job Description

• Provide a consulting engineering service and the design of MV & LV, Small Power and Lighting, Single Line Diagrams, Reticulation, Generators, UPS, Fire Detection as well an understanding of Data, CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms and Building Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing accurate and concise designs, design calculations, budgets, tender specification creation, performing project financial control and diligent construction monitoring and project management (electrical) throughout all stages of a project life cycle.
• Collaborating and working with multi-disciplinary team of engineers on a project while taking an active part in the design process and co-ordination.
• Completing all types of projects from inception to close out with limited input from management and/or other senior engineers.
• Being able to focus on client care and professional team management including on-time delivery.
• Proficient in Revit

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Must be a Candidate engineer with ECSA or qualify for professional registration
• At least 3 years consulting engineering experience within the Building Services and/or industrial environment
• Must be proficient in Revit.
• Experience with BIM360 will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Good to excellent communication skills (English) and including report writing abilities. Ability to have clear and accurate communication skills with internal and external professional teams and including clients via email, telecommunication, and face-to-face meetings.
• Good knowledge of SANS10142-1&2, SANS10400 and SANS204 among others.
• Good knowledge of MV and LV reticulation designs.
• Good knowledge of standby power systems including changeovers, synchronising, and calculating ratings thereof.
• Good knowledge of Renewable energy installations.
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk BIM (Revit, Navisworks, Glue, Field, etc.) and CAD software.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical software packages such as Relux and/ or Dialux, CBi and/ or Ecodial and/or Amtech.
• Higher than average Microsoft Office package (excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.) skills.
• Be able to work independently, take responsibility / ownership for their designs with little input, and follow up from senior management/engineers.
• High-level quality to the attention to detail when performing design reviews, for sign-off, with internal working peers and BIM team.
• Good with self and project time-management skills.
• A good knowledge of the latest technologies within the building services industry (e.g., lighting, UPS etc.).
• Self-motivated and ambitious. Ability to raise, suggest and drive to office/ internal efficiencies.
• Able to offer creative solutions to client, architectural and/or interior design requirements.
• Able to interface professionally across all levels of the professional team and with the client, think on their feet and remain calm when faced with a challenge/ confrontation.
• Have a pro-active attitude.
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently on challenging projects that may have tight timelines.
• Drivers licence and own mode of transport to travel to sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel within RSA and Africa