Principal Electrical Engineer at Lycopodium

Based in Cape Town and reporting to the EC&I Manager, the position will involve but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Proficiently managing the coordination and production of design outputs that are fit for purpose and in alignment with Project and Study.
• Provide proficient and accurate design input for the production of Electrical drawings.
• Maintain the quality of output produced from the appointed discipline team to ensure deliverables are met to high-level of accuracy.
• Develop and monitor the production of designs in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units.
• Conduct timely reviews of Project Electrical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent.
• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations and design development.
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
• Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly.
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
• Provide assistance to monitor the design and drafting progress.
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate engineering deliverables including but not limited to load lists, motor lists, cable schedules, single line diagrams, schematics, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings and panel layouts etc.
• Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required.
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of Electrical equipment from vendors where necessary.
• Review and approve certified vendor documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
• Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
• Approve and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Understand and educate the team of the latest developments to Industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
• Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance with the Company approved procedures.
• Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
• Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the discipline by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure deliverables are met.
• Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
• Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
• Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.

The expertise you’ll bring

• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ YEARS' proven experience, preferably in the EPCM environment.
• Cape Town based.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Demonstrate ability to and/or proficiency in the use of specific proprietary software packages relevant to the Engineering discipline.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving engineering problems.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and mentorship
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
• High degree of professional ethics.