Senior Electrical Engineer

at  Faircape

Inpower, (Intelligent Power Solutions),part of the Faircape Group of Companies, offers a wide variety of energy solutions to sectional title schemes, commercial and industrial customers. Our team has provided power management, backup power, solar, utilities management,and generator solutions to our customers in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, where you’ll oversee designing, and managing cutting-edge solutions in backup power, solar energy, metering, and generator systems. In this key leadership role, you will take charge of maintaining and driving high-quality performance across all technical operations.
If you’re an energetic professional with a can-do attitude and a passion for making an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. With exceptional growth potential, this role offers a chance to thrive in a forward-thinking environment!

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Engage with current and potential clients to understand their needs, offering tailored solutions that build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
• Lead the development of comprehensive proposals that highlight the company’s technical expertise, cost-effectiveness, and ability to deliver quality projects on time
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage operational activities in line with established guidelines.
• Execute electrical installation projects with precision, adhering to safety standards.
• Lead the drafting of proposals for client projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct site assessments and attend client meetings to provide senior-level technical insights.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, overseeing installations, quality control, and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, developing internal procedures.
• Collaborate and provide senior technical support across departments, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Execute advanced solar production simulations using tools like Helioscope or PVSyst.
• Investigate sites to determine electrical system requirements and constraints.
• Manage the timely responses to emergency situations.
• Assess electrical system requirements and propose robust backup solutions.
• Propose backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams for project execution and delivery.
• Support operational staff in troubleshooting and resolving system alerts and issues.
• Conduct energy audits, prepare performance reports, and ensure installations meet client specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc, B.Eng, B.Tech qualification in Electrical Engineering

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Proven experience in electrical design, simulation, and project execution.
• Strong technical expertise in backup power systems, UPS, and solar installations.
• Experience dealing with consultants’, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve issues
• Knowledge and application of relevant compliance requirements
• Understanding of system design, operation, and key commercial and business drivers.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Adaptability and Ethical Conduct
• Ability to work Independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Solid and positive written references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
  We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.
  Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.
  With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R100 000 Cost to Company per month. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market-related factors.
  Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Engage with current and potential clients to understand their needs, offering tailored solutions that build trust and foster long-term partnerships.
• Lead the development of comprehensive proposals that highlight the company’s technical expertise, cost-effectiveness, and ability to deliver quality projects on time
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage operational activities in line with established guidelines.
• Execute electrical installation projects with precision, adhering to safety standards.
• Lead the drafting of proposals for client projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Conduct site assessments and attend client meetings to provide senior-level technical insights.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, overseeing installations, quality control, and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, developing internal procedures.
• Collaborate and provide senior technical support across departments, troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Execute advanced solar production simulations using tools like Helioscope or PVSyst.
• Investigate sites to determine electrical system requirements and constraints.
• Manage the timely responses to emergency situations.
• Assess electrical system requirements and propose robust backup solutions.
• Propose backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams for project execution and delivery.
• Support operational staff in troubleshooting and resolving system alerts and issues.
• Conduct energy audits, prepare performance reports, and ensure installations meet client specifications