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SGS is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in South Africa to produce technically sound electrical designs within schedule and budget. The role reviews cable schedules, writes…
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SGS is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in South Africa to produce technically sound electrical designs within schedule and budget. The role reviews cable schedules, writes scope and technical specifications for packages, manages discipline costs and man-hour estimates, and liaises with clients, suppliers and contractors. It suits a registered electrical engineer with seven to twelve years of design and project management experience on processing or petrochemical plant projects.
Job Description
SGS is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer in South Africa to produce technically sound electrical designs within schedule and budget. The role reviews cable schedules, writes scope and technical specifications for packages, manages discipline costs and man-hour estimates, and liaises with clients, suppliers and contractors. It suits a registered electrical engineer with seven to twelve years of design and project management experience on processing or petrochemical plant projects.
Responsibilities
- Produce discipline-specific electrical designs according to schedule and budget
- Review and approve cable schedules, and write scope of work specifications with technical requirements
- Help develop, manage and control discipline cost and man-hour estimates
- Manage and interface with clients, suppliers and contractors, and monitor vendor and site quality
Requirements
- A B.Sc, B.Eng or B.Tech in electrical engineering
- ECSA registration as a professional engineer
- Seven to twelve years of relevant experience in engineering design and project management within a processing or petrochemical plant environment
Qualifications
- Experience reviewing key discipline documents and drawings across projects
- Experience with quality assurance audits and continuous improvement of procedures
Core Skills
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Where is the job based?
In South Africa, on-site.
What experience is needed?
Seven to twelve years of relevant design and project management experience, plus ECSA registration.
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