Senior Electrical Engineer

• Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
• Department: Goldwind Africa Region Center
• Working Language: English
• Work Location: Mpumalanga
• Superior: Project Manager

• Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Head Quarter Engineering (Civil and Electrical)
• WTG Engineers and Technicians
• Quality Manager

• Customer
• Customer Owners Engineer
• Electrical Contractors
• Equipment Suppliers
• Design Consultants

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.

• Degree: Bachelor and above
• Major: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), Protection (Electrical or Technology)

• Years of Working: 6
• Industry Experience: Not limited
• Related Experience: Required

• Professional Registration: ECSA Pr.Eng/Tech/Technologist (or candidate eligible to register)
• Academic Certificates: B.Tech Electrical, BSc or similar (NQF Level 7)

• 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

• 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)

• Strategy Execution
• System Building
• Inspiring Team
• Accountability
• Open & Innovation (Level 2)
• Customer Oriented (Level 2)
• Striving for Excellence (Level 2)