I&C Design Lead for EPCM Mining & Energy Projects

Fluor; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Systems Design Lead for major mining, energy, and industrial projects. The role leads multidisciplinary teams from concept through commissioning and is based in Johannesburg, SA.

You will oversee design, vendor reviews, and system integration, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while mentoring junior designers and driving continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or Control Systems.
• Extensive experience in instrumentation and control systems design within mining, energy, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading design teams on EPCM/EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, industrial automation systems, and control system architecture.
• Field, commissioning, and construction support experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Instrumentation & Control Systems design activities on complex engineering projects.
• Review and approve instrument installation drawings, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, control system layouts, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces with process, piping, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams.
• Review vendor documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Develop project schedules, manpower forecasts, progress reports, and execution plans.
• Participate in model reviews, design audits, constructability reviews, and site support activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project requirements.
• Mentor and develop designers while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Instrumentation design

Team leadership

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical engineering / instrumentation / control systems degree

Tools

Hexagon Smart instrumentation

Smart 3D

P&IDs

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Job description

Fluor Corporation is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Systems Design Lead for major mining, energy, and industrial projects. The role leads multidisciplinary teams from concept through commissioning and is based in Johannesburg, SA.

You will oversee design, vendor reviews, and system integration, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while mentoring junior designers and driving continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.