Electrical Design Engineer - Transformers (MV & LV) - Cape Town

Introduction

• Electrical Design Engineer
• Transformers (MV & LV)
• Cape Town

This role offers the opportunity to join a premier South African manufacturer of medium-voltage distribution transformers and electrical equipment to drive engineering excellence, optimize manufacturing processes, and champion technical innovation.

About Our Client

The client is a highly respected South African manufacturer of medium-voltage distribution transformers and electrical equipment. The company works on critical power infrastructure projects across Southern Africa, spanning utilities, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.

The Role

Electrical Design Engineer – Transformers (MV & LV)

The purpose of this role is to collaborate with seasoned industry experts to optimize manufacturing processes, drive engineering excellence, and champion technical innovation. The position focuses on reviewing and preparing precise engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation across utilities, industrial, and renewable energy projects.

Key focus areas also include offering technical guidance, conducting technical investigations, ensuring compliance with SANS standards, and supporting diverse projects like transformers, switchgear, generators, and battery storage.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities utilizing 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing, electrical manufacturing, medium-voltage power systems, switchgear, industrial electrical projects, or renewable energy.
• Review and prepare precise engineering designs, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Conduct technical investigations, fault-finding, root-cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship across engineering, manufacturing, quality, project, and technical personnel.
• Ensure full alignment of all engineering and manufacturing processes with applicable SANS industry standards.
• Support diverse projects including transformers, switchgear, renewable energy, generators, and battery storage.
• Collaborate with the procurement team on technical supplier evaluations and equipment selection.
• Participate in new product development, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Experience & Qualification

About You

• 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing, electrical manufacturing, medium-voltage power systems, switchgear, industrial electrical projects, or renewable energy.
• BTech, Advanced Diploma, BEng, or BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience with medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and practical problem-solving.
• Solid understanding of relevant SANS transformer and electrical standards.
• A valid Driver’s Licence.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Advantageous).
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Factories) (Advantageous).
• Hands-on experience with renewable energy projects (Advantageous).
• Experience working with Quality Management Systems (QMS) (Advantageous).
• Familiarity with fault level calculations, protection systems, and earthing design (Advantageous).