Electrical Project Engineer — Industrial Automation (FMCG)

Fempower Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Project management

P&ID

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

Education

Electrical/Mechatronic/Automation degree

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

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.