Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

RecruitPro Solutions Pty Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer in Pretoria. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, ensuring compliance, and supporting project execution. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in electrical and instrumentation design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools relevant to E&I systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of E&I systems for industrial projects.
• Prepare and review detailed engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.
• Support project planning, cost estimation, and procurement of E&I equipment and materials.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

Problem-solving

Project execution

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Engineering design software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our client’s team. This role is ideal for an engineer with proven experience in delivering E&I solutions across complex projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency. The successful candidate will contribute to project execution from concept through to commissioning, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of E&I systems for industrial projects.

• Prepare and review detailed engineering documentation, drawings, and specifications.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and project specifications.

• Support project planning, cost estimation, and procurement of E&I equipment and materials.

• Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of E&I installations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during design, installation, and operational phases.

• Collaborate with project managers, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the E&I engineering function.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in electrical and instrumentation design and engineering.

• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.

• Proficiency in engineering software and design tools relevant to E&I systems.

• Experience in project execution, including testing and commissioning of E&I systems.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to travel