Lead Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineerwill be primarily responsible for the coordination and integration with a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the execution and delivery of electrical engineering deliverables. Such deliverables must be delivered meeting quality requirements in accordance with applicable standards and specifications, within budget and time.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and review electrical design requirements and features.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Participates in the development of others within the area of the incumbent's expertise, including the creation of knowledge transfer documentation materials.
• Seeks, recognizes, defines and solves problems to achieve unique objectives.
• Leads or participates in single or multiple projects from conception through implementation.
• Review of customer contract and where required, BoP subcontract documents, and assemble tender deviations.
• Preparation of standards / specifications for the discipline.
• Assume other duties as may be required by the company from time to time.
• Provide functional and technical guidance in the initiation, design, development and optimization of manufacturing equipment and processes and implementation of PLC, motion control and machine safety systems.
• Have excellent technical problem solving skills.
• Be a technical expert in product / technology areas, maintaining an awareness of industry trends.
• Prepare variety of complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies.
• Responsibility for specific change and improvement initiatives.
• Identifying increase or reduction in scope, raising the necessary support documents for Project Control purposes.
• Leading electrical test system development for new product introductions, including concept and architecture.
• Responsible for reliability, performance and on-time delivery.
• Analyzes field problems in order to recommend and implement solutions.
• Keep track on new technology, methodology and design concept.
• Troubleshoot, determine root cause, and document all infrastructure faults and failures.
• Resource and project manage (including project schedules, change management, risk management) development efforts.
• Supports the Technical Service Department.
• The ability to manage and lead a team of Engineers (multi discipline or project based).
• A supportive and collaborative working style.
• Ensure that required reviews and approvals are provided and documented.
• Support the Project Manager as Technical Lead and ensure delivery to client and client and contract expectations.
• Follow safety-in-design concept to deliver compliant and safe designs.
• Serves as the technical lead for Electrical Design & Controls Engineering Teams.
• Prioritizes project work, test, commissioning & support activities.
• Responsible for design accuracy and thoroughness.
• Needs to meet project schedule requirements.
• Demonstrates success in leading the development of new products and supporting existing products.
• Adapts leadership style to situational requirements, a leader that is detail-oriented, can direct when needed, can mentor and guide when less direction is needed, and can set a clear vision that others will follow.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• BEng/BSc Degree in Electrical (Heavy Current) Engineering
• Must be professionally registered (Pr Eng)
• 10 to 15 years experience in relevant industries
• Previous Consulting Engineering experience
• Experience working on renewable energy projects essential.
• Possess strong technical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent AutoCAD and solar design software skills.
• Experience creating drafting and printing standards and best practices, creating templates and tools to quickly and consistently produce professional design documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Travel and other assignments as required.
• No Criminal Record.

Beneficial Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar
• Creative design and problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Excellent focus on client centricity.
• Problem solving and decision-making. Needs to be able to solve problems and make decisions in the face of ambiguity.
• Highly focused on business outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and work across different cultures and social groups.
• Ability to work well in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to manage various projects and tasks.
• Able to operate with limited supervision.
• High work ethic
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Deadline driven.