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Electrical Engineer Jobs in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Electrical Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
Electrical Engineer
Recruiter:
Chainlink SA
Job Ref:
426141337
Date posted:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location:
Germiston, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
We are looking for another electrical engineer to join our engineering team. Please see below job spec.
Job Profile: Mid/Senior Electrical Engineer (ECI)
Location: On-site – Germiston
Department: Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (ECI)
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
We are seeking a skilled and driven Mid/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our ECI team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong experience in panel design, instrumentation, and commissioning within process plant environments.
You will play a key role in the design, procurement, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems for modular process plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical panels, including:
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
- Motor Control Panels (MCP)
- Junction Boxes (JB)
- Remote I/O (RIO) and PLC panels
- Select and specify instrumentation for process plant applications
- Manage procurement of instrumentation and ECI equipment
- Liaise with panel building workshop to ensure design integrity and quality
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of electrical panels
- Develop installation Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on 3D models
- Support and lead commissioning activities for process plants
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and project specifications
Required Experience & Skills
- 5–10 years’ experience in the Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (ECI) industry
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Electrical panel design
- Instrumentation selection and specification
- Commissioning of process plants
- Experience with procurement processes for ECI equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with CAD tools
- Familiarity with Endress & Hauser selection tools
- Knowledge of Siemens switchgear systems
Key Attributes
- Hands-on and detail-oriented
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset