Senior Electrical Engineer (Water)

Arup

Full-time Electrical & Energy Engineering
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Location
cape town, western cape, South-Africa
Posted
June 27, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

Our South Africa team is currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer on water projects to join our dynamic team working on innovative and exciting infrastructure projects in South Africa and globally.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical input for substation construction, refurbishment and upgrades.
  • Conduct electrical distribution studies and design HV/LV electrical power systems, control systems, SCADA and telemetry.
  • Offer support and training to junior staff and team members.
  • Participate in or lead studies for project planning and contract documentation.
  • Contribute to the development of sub‑consultancy agreements.
  • Attend client and multi‑disciplinary meetings.
  • Visit project sites and provide specialist advice and support to colleagues.

Qualifications

  • Electrical engineering tertiary qualification; Professional registration with ECSA (...