Electrical Project Engineer — Industrial Automation (FMCG)

Fempower Personnel

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 550,000 - 850,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fempower Personnel seeks a Project Engineer: Electrical to own delivery of concurrent industrial automation projects, spanning Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors, with international assignments and various capital projects.

Responsibilities include managing scope, timeline, quality, and client communications from kick-off to close-out, leading site teams, coordinating procurement, FATs, installation and handover, and overseeing risk and changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in industrial automation, systems integration, or electrical projects.
Food & Beverage/process industry experience is essential.
Experience with system integrators, automation companies, or engineering contractors is advantageous.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and site teams.
Strong technical drawing, P&ID, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple E&I, automation, and industrial projects simultaneously.
Lead site teams and subcontractors, providing technical direction and oversight.
Coordinate procurement, materials, FATs, installation, commissioning, and handover.
Act as the primary client contact, managing risks, changes, and project communications.
Monitor project progress, documentation, safety, quality, and compliance standards.