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Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Industry
RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering firm in Midrand is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading and delivering high voltage electrical engineering solutions across complex infrastructure projects, from concept through to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead HV engineering design for substations, transmission, distribution, and reticulation systems
Prepare, review, and approve technical designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
Ensure compliance with Eskom standards, SANS, IEC, NRS, Grid Code, and OHSA regulations
Support projects through feasibility studies, tender evaluations, and cost estimates
Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
Provide site-based support including inspections, testing, commissioning, and handover
Identify and manage technical risks while ensuring safe, cost-effective solutions
Ensure delivery within quality, safety, budget, and programme requirements
Requirements:
BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering
Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Eng) advantageous
7–10+ years’ electrical engineering experience
Strong HV experience including substations, transmission, distribution, and protection systems
Proven exposure to full project lifecycle (design to commissioning)
Site-based construction experience essential
Experience in mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors advantageous
Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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