South Africa: High Voltage Electrical Engineer posted by Mecad Systems

SWhat We Offer

Our client provides you with the space and freedom for your own initiative and development. We believe it is important that you can apply your expertise within our organization. There is plenty of room to develop yourself and advance your career. Additionally, our client offers:

• Base salary of €4.000 – €6.000 gross per month.
• Our client will cover work-related costs and the cost of relocating to the Netherlands.
• 8,33% of a gross yearly income as vacation money.
• A company car that can be used privately.
• Twenty-five vacation days.
• A stimulating work environment with a focus on atmosphere and enjoyment.
• Programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and sustainable employability.
• A solid pension scheme for a secure future.

High Voltage Engineering

As a High Voltage Electrical Engineer at our client, you will be jointly responsible for engineering fascinating, challenging, and complex (multidisciplinary) national high voltage projects. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Taking technical responsibility for engineering challenging high voltage projects.
• Using technical insight to effectively translate functional designs into feasible project plans.
• Providing technical documentation and execution documents while adhering to the Systems Engineering methodology.
• Supporting the Lead Engineer and Technical Manager in consecutive project phases from basic design in the preparation phase to detailed engineering.
• Designing and verifying integral solutions based on customer specifications, technical standards and guidelines, and laws and regulations.
• Proactively monitoring progress, addressing bottlenecks, providing feedback on findings, and conducting quality controls.

What We Seek

• A completed technical bachelor’s or master’s degree, such as electrical engineering with a specialization in energy technology, electrical power engineering, or equivalent.
• A preference for working with electricity networks (high voltage) and energy technology.
• At least three years of experience in designing complex high and medium voltage systems with requirements for availability, reliability, maintenance, and safety.
• Knowledge and experience with both primary and secondary systems.
• Experience with UAV-GC contracts and System-Oriented Contract Management is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with Systems Engineering (SE).
• Excellent communication skills and experience with project-based work.
• Analytically strong, proactive, results-oriented, professional, and capable of uniting various stakeholders within a project.

You will join a young company with ambitious future plans, where entrepreneurship and initiative are rewarded. In addition to a fun and enthusiastic team eager to meet you, a pleasant working atmosphere and ample opportunities for personal development are offered.

About Our Client

Our client is the expert in designing, constructing, and managing (complex) high-voltage installations. They assist clients such as grid operators, energy generators, and business clients with the challenges brought about by the energy transition. They are committed to providing technically advanced solutions.
If you are looking for a dynamic role within a leading company in high-voltage energy systems, then this position at our client is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career.

Ready to Take the Next Step

If you are excited to contribute your skills to high-impact projects and grow your career with our client, send your application. Know someone who might be interested? Feel free to share this vacancy!