Graduate Engineer - Electrical

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

We are seeking a Graduate engineer who has sound technical knowledge which can be utilised as strong a foundation to successfully contribute to the productivity and success of the property Coastal Electrical team. The candidate should have a passion for engineering, be competent, hardworking, a faster learner, reliable, and someone who takes initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in the compiling of relevant engineering calculations, tenders, project proposals, detailed design and drawings.
• Support on compiling detailed designs, drawings, and construction monitoring which includes working on site as required
• Knowledgeable of Lighting Systems and ICT
• Knowledgeable on the Designing of LV electrical building services.
• Knowledgeable Designing of MV electrical bulk site services.
• Knowledgeable of Single Lines, Reticulation, Generators, CCTV, Building Management, Access control, Audio Visual,
• Knowledgeable of the applicable building and design standards to the field
• Liaising with other engineering departments to ensure coordinated solutions.
• Ensure compliance to company ISO9001 requirements at all times.
• Providing technical support when required to other functions.
• Maintain quality standards in the drawing office when required.

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Self-motivated
• Able to work independently
• Detail orientated
• Able to interface across all levels of the professional team and with the client
• Teamplayer
• Drivers licence and own mode of transport to travel to sites.

• Minimum B. Tech Degree (Electrical)
• Must be able to deal with contractors and clients
• Must have computer literacy knowledgeable in MS Office
• Registered as a candidate engineer with ECSA South African citizen advantageous.
• 0-1 year experience in a consulting environment, after graduation advantageous.

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.