Electro-Mechanical Engineer – Water Conveyance Feasibility

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Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Engineer to lead feasibility‑stage planning and preliminary design of pumping, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control, SCADA, power‑supply, transformer, and related systems for the anticipated water‑conveyance study.

The role will coordinate equipment selection and layouts with the hydraulic, pipeline, structural, hydropower, operations, and cost workstreams.

Qualifications

Lead feasibility‑stage planning for pumping, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, control, SCADA, and power systems.
Coordinate equipment selection and layouts with related workstreams.
Engage in HAZOP, reliability analysis, asset management and O&M planning.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop preliminary designs for electro‑mechanical systems serving pumping stations and reservoirs.
Coordinate hydraulic optimization and select pump/motor configurations.
Define piping, valves, surge protection, and mechanical services layouts.
Assess electricity supply infrastructure, grid connection and substation requirements.
Develop SCADA and automation concepts, including cybersecurity considerations.
Prepare instrumentation plans and equipment data sheets.
Contribute to project planning and implementation strategy.
Evaluate hydropower interfaces and power offset considerations.