Engineering

Electrical Site Representative Ãâ¢ã‚â€ã‚â“ Owners Engineer - (eng-l8.61)

Zutari·Eastern Cape , Free State, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
EngineeringFull TimeContract
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Key Responsibilities

  • Represent the Owner's Engineer on-site during construction and commissioning of all electrical systems.
  • Oversee and inspect electrical installation works, including MV/HV switchgear, transformers, cabling, protection systems, and SCADA integration.
  • Monitor EPC contractor performance, ensuring compliance with employers' requirements, design, technical specs, and timelines.
  • Enforce quality assurance processes, test protocols, and corrective action measures.
  • Witness FATs and SATs where required, ensuring functional and safe electrical commissioning.
  • Support interface management between civil, mechanical, and electrical workstreams.
  • Report regularly on progress, risks, deviations, and HSE issues.
  • Maintain a detailed site log and compile structured daily/weekly progress reports.
  • Attend site meetings and represent OE interests in all technical discussions.

Minimum Requirements

  • BEng, BTech, or ND in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years of on-site experience with electrical systems. Prior renewable energy experience across Wind, Solar PV or BESS in the power or infrastructure sector is highly advantageous.
  • 2 completed utility-scale energy projects in a construction supervision or OE role will be highly advantageous.
  • Solid understanding of MV and HV systems, and electrical commissioning procedures.
  • Strong command of QA/QC documentation and HSE compliance.
  • Able to interpret single-line diagrams, technical drawings, and electrical specifications.

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

Zutari

Location

Eastern Cape , Free State, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 13, 2026