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: [email protected]

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.