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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly experienced and registered Professional Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Buildings Engineering team, based in Johannesburg. This is a hybrid position and focuses on designing, implementing, and managing electrical systems for building projects, including power distribution, lighting, standby power, communication systems, and energy efficient electrical solutions for commercial, residential, and institutional developments.

Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess the legal right to work in South Africa.

What You Will Do:

Execute technical electrical engineering work on complex projects.
Develop, modify, and review models, plans, details, and drawings of electrical engineering systems and components in line with established standards and modelling techniques.
Perform electrical designs for various systems, including medium-voltage distribution, microgrids, photovoltaic and battery systems, building power systems, lighting design, and low-voltage installations.
Assist with technical reviews and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Conduct electrical calculations, including SKM analysis, arc flash studies, and photometric calculations (AGI or ElumTools experience advantageous).
Interpret, define, organise, execute, and coordinate engineering assignments effectively.
Provide technical guidance and support across multiple projects of considerable scope and complexity.
Apply or develop advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to ensure quality deliverables meet project specifications.
Offer technical expertise and support during project definition and planning phases.
Communicate new scientific methods, developments, and best practices through appropriate channels within the firm.
Develop and document standard practices, and mentor team members in skill development areas.
Act as a technical expert and representative of the firm at various functions, as required.
Conduct internal training sessions for staff.
Participate in firm-wide quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in electrical engineering for building projects.
Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA.
Proven experience in building power systems, lighting design, and medium‑voltage distribution.
Proficiency in using Autodesk Revit for 3D modelling and preparation of construction documentation.
Understanding of sustainable building system design, including exposure to LEED or GBCSA frameworks.
Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary design documentation and performing QA/QC reviews.
Strong ability to read and interpret complex technical documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective engagement with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
Ability to respond professionally and appropriately to enquiries from clients and regulatory authorities.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Fitness reimbursement, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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