Electrical Engineer jobs in South Africa

Senior Electrical Engineer at www.xelvin.com - Gauteng, Johannesburg

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work within our Electrical, Instrumentation & Process Control discipline. Within this department, we work on wonderful projects within the energy transition. If you have the ambitions, we have a career for you at a leading engineering firm. In the modern information society, almost nothing comes about without electrical engineering. This also applies to Bilfinger Engineering's projects. We make ideas work!

• You will work as the right hand of the department head and lead engineer, with potential advancement to Specialist, Lead Engineer, or department head.
• Work independently on small projects and assist the lead engineer on larger projects, managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Ensure high-quality designs that meet client requirements, preventing execution delays by proactive engineering design.
• Prepare electrical designs, including specifications, key one lines, consumer lists, layouts, and tracing documents.
• Work on electrotechnical installations ranging from low voltage to complex installations with large consumers of 20 MVA and a grid connection of 110 kV.
• Design lighting, grounding, and lightning protection systems.
• Develop skills in electrotechnical calculations such as electric arc, net, and high voltage.
• Focus on engineering quality, planning, and budget control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on a wide variety of projects across various markets.
• Engage in challenging projects aimed at achieving desired results, such as emissions reduction or energy savings.
• Contribute to an open and dynamic team environment.

• Completed mbo or hbo education in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Technical Physics, or AOT.
• Approximately 10 years of relevant work experience in engineering within complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and initiative to achieve results.
• Proactive in personal development and career direction.
• Experience working independently and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Dutch norms and standards in Electrical Engineering, especially NEN1010.
• Passion for technology and commitment to contributing to the electrification/energy transition within the industry.

• Flexibility and the ability to work from home.
• Personal development through the Personal Empowerment Plan (PEP).
• Education and training, along with personal and professional coaching.
• Vitality program, bicycle scheme, and fitness scheme.
• Active staff association for fun and inspiring activities outside of work.
• Long-term commitment with good monthly remuneration based on experience.
• Bonus scheme based on personal development and company results.
• Pension plan with options tailored to your needs.
• 29 leave days, plus additional days based on business results.
• Assigned buddy for onboarding support.
• Flexible working hours to minimize commuting.
• Collective health insurance.
• Ample career and training opportunities, both national and international.
• Cell phone and laptop provided.

Location: In the Netherlands, with a €3000 relocation allowance for housing, flight, visa, work permit, and more.