Electrical Engineer - Building Services
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview A leading consulting engineering environment in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team starting January 2027. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a professional multidisciplinary team involved in a range of building services projects. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in electrical building services and proven experience within a consulting engineering environment. The position is being advertised by RPO Recruitment. What you will do * Design and develop electrical building services solutions for a variety of projects. * Prepare and review electrical engineering designs, drawings and technical documentation. * Assist with the planning and delivery of electrical building services projects. * Interpret project requirements, specifications and technical information. * Coordinate electrical designs with architects, engineers and other multidisciplinary team members. * Assist with project documentation, specifications, reports and technical submissions. * Conduct design reviews and ensure designs comply with relevant standards and project requirements. * Attend project and coordination meetings where required. * Assist with site inspections and provide technical input during construction. * Work closely with project teams to ensure projects are delivered within required timeframes and quality standards. Requirements (from the original advert) * BEng, BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related recognised qualification. * Proven experience within a consulting engineering environment is essential. * Building Services experience is required. * Practical experience in the design and delivery of electrical building services. * Experience on commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, data centre or similar building services projects will be advantageous. * Strong understanding of electrical engineering design principles and relevant standards. * Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous. * Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Excellent attention to detail. * Good communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment. * Ability to manage project requirements and meet deadlines. * Candidates should have practical exposure to electrical engineering within the building services sector, including experience with the design and documentation of electrical systems for buildings. * Experience across one or more of the following environments will be advantageous: * Commercial buildings * Residential developments * Healthcare facilities * Hospitality projects * Industrial buildings * Data centres * Other multidisciplinary building services projects Who should apply This role is suitable for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in electrical building services and proven experience in a consulting engineering environment. The ideal candidate should possess the listed qualifications and skills, including practical exposure to electrical engineering within the building services sector, and be prepared to join a professional multidisciplinary team working on various building services projects from January 2027. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/electrical-engineer-building-services-rpo-recruitment-1 Source: myjobmag
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