Permanent
Electrical Engineer - Consulting Industry
RPO Recruitment
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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About this role
Employer: RPO Recruitment
RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading consulting engineering firm in Durban is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering full-cycle electrical engineering services across building services, bulk infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and contribute to the full electrical design lifecycle in line with ECSA project stages
* Design and develop electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, fire detection, access control, CCTV, communication networks, UPS and generator systems
* Perform design, documentation, specifications, tender preparation, and contract administration
* Manage and deliver small to medium-sized projects independently, ensuring quality, cost, and time targets are met
* Provide technical leadership, peer review, and mentorship within the electrical discipline
* Engage in feasibility studies, concept development, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams
* Support tendering processes including documentation, estimates, and method statements
* Conduct site inspections, commissioning, and quality assurance during construction
* Participate in client presentations, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement
* Contribute to renewable energy solutions including solar PV and BESS systems
* Ensure compliance with SANS standards, QA procedures, and health & safety regulations
Requirements:
* BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering
* 10+ years’ post-qualification experience in electrical engineering (building services and related fields)
* Eligible for or registered as Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng with ECSA (or within 1 year of appointment)
* Strong experience in Building services electrical design; Bulk services infrastructure; Renewable energy systems
* Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit advantageous)
* Experience with DIALux/Relux and electrical design software
* Exposure to solar PV design tools (e.g., Helioscope, similar platforms) advantageous
* Strong MS Office and project planning software (MS Project beneficial)
* Solid understanding of SANS 10142 and SANS 10400-XA
Benefits:
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
* Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
* Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
* You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.