Electrical Project Engineer – Industrial Automation

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for our client in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will manage electrical aspects of diverse industrial projects from conception through commissioning, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting electrical systems for manufacturing plants and processing facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 4–6 years in industrial automation, and strong project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
4–6 years of hands-on electrical engineering experience in industrial automation.
Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
Proficiency with PLC programming and HMI development (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).

Responsibilities

Oversee the electrical design, engineering, and execution of industrial automation projects.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for electrical workstreams.
Select and procure electrical components, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, sensors, and control panels.
Prepare detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
Coordinate with site installation teams, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless project integration.
Conduct FAT and SAT for electrical and automation systems.
Provide technical support during commissioning and start-up phases.
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults and control system issues on-site.
Ensure all electrical installations comply with safety regulations and relevant industry standards.