Electrical Engineering Technician

About the role

The Electrical Engineering Technician will support Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists by conducting tests, preparing documentation, and assisting with design and cost estimation for electrical installations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, plans and diagrams for electrical installations and circuitry.
• Assist in design and layout of substations, switchgear, cabling and motor control systems.
• Collect data, perform tests, calculate results and produce charts and tabulations.
• Estimate material quantities and costs.
• Inspect designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Assemble, install, test, calibrate, modify and repair electrical equipment and installations.
• Carry out workshop tasks such as installing protection relays, metering and indicating devices.
• Support research and experimentation programs.

Required profile

• Diploma or higher qualification in electrical engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience (or 3 years experience in lieu of formal qualification).

Required skills

• Electrical testing and measurement.
• Circuit design and drafting.
• Cost estimation for materials.
• Installation, calibration and repair of electrical equipment.
• Compliance inspection against standards and regulations.