Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer Jobs in Mpumalanga, South Africa at Goldwind
Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Company: Goldwind
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Basic Information
- Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
- Department: Goldwind Africa Region Center
- Working Language: English
- Work Location: Mpumalanga
- Superior: Project Manager
Internal Working Relationships:
- Construction Manager
- Project Manager
- Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical)
- WTG Engineers and Technicians
- Quality Manager
External Working Relationships:
- Customer
- Customer Owners Engineer
- Electrical Contractors
- Equipment Suppliers
- Design Consultants
Job Description Guideline
The Electrical Engineer is accountable for managing project electrical interfaces with clients, designers, suppliers, and constructors of Goldwind Africa’s projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Exploit and manage electrical BOP partners for wind farms, including but not limited to design houses, electrical construction subcontractors, main electrical components suppliers etc.;
- Manage project electrical proposal process, BOQ preparation, and cost estimation; assist with bidding under EPC scope in South Africa and other African countries.
- Clarify and negotiate scope of work and specifications with clients/contractors; identify changes and associated costs.
- Develop and implement engineering systems, tools, documents, and procedures for Goldwind Africa.
- Manage design and documentation reviews with external engineering resources to ensure compliance with project objectives.
- Support procurement of electrical plant, equipment, and materials from scope development through commissioning, including resolution of supply issues.
- Support Project Manager in managing BOP contractor and overseeing construction/commissioning, including Grid Connection and Compliance Testing.
- Follow IMS requirements and contribute to its effectiveness through participation and consultation.
- Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control during engineering, construction, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.
- Develop project quality plan, method statements, quality procedures, inspection/test plans, and checklists.
- Prepare weekly status reports, two‑week look‑ahead inspection programs, daily inspection reports, and monthly progress reports for submission to client.
- Verify, inspect, and witness electrical components in substations (transformers, switchgears, panels, UPS, generators, SCADA systems, etc.).
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively; confirm PPE availability.
- Participate in EPC contractor progress meetings, interface coordination meetings, and other project meetings; supervise work progress and contractor resources.
Qualification Requirements Education
- Degree: Bachelor and above
- Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)
Experience
- Years of Working: 6
- Industry Experience: Not limited
- Related Experience: Required
Certificates
- Professional Registration: ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technologist (or candidate eligible to register)
- Academic Certificates: B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar (NQF Level 7)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong communication and coordination capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and methods
- Professional registration (or in process)
- General knowledge of design/simulation software and proficiency in MS Office
Capability Requirements
- Technical & Commercial: Able to manage and resolve issues
- Contracts & Administration: Understanding of contracts, schedules, documentation, and financial administration
- Project Systems: Good knowledge of Project Office systems
- Mobility: Frequent travel (regional, interstate, overseas)
General Capabilities:
- Strategy Execution
- System Building
- Inspiring Team
- Accountability
- Open & Innovation (Level 2)
- Customer Oriented (Level 2)
- Striving for Excellence (Level 2)