Instrumentation Design Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer focused on Instrumentation for industrial projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and specify instrumentation and control systems, develop electrical schematics, and ensure compliance with IEC/ISA standards.

Collaboration with process and mechanical engineers, BOM preparation, and field support during commissioning are key aspects. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years in design, AutoCAD/EPLAN

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical and instrumentation design for industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of process instrumentation, transmitters, control valves, and SIS.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or EPLAN and instrumentation design tools.
• Understanding of PLC/DCS integration with instrumentation.
• Familiar with electrical/instrumentation codes and standards.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites around Mahikeng, North West.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control panels and systems including MCCs and wiring.
• Specify instrumentation: sensors, transmitters, control valves, and analytical instruments.
• Develop electrical schematics, loop diagrams, wiring schedules, and panel layouts using CAD.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, ISA and project specifications.
• Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers and PMs to define system requirements.
• Prepare BOMs and assist procurement.
• Participate in HAZOP and risk assessments for electrical/instrumentation design.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and testing.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems in plant environments.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Control valves

Transmitters

SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems)

PLC/DCS integration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer focused on Instrumentation for industrial projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will design and specify instrumentation and control systems, develop electrical schematics, and ensure compliance with IEC/ISA standards.

Collaboration with process and mechanical engineers, BOM preparation, and field support during commissioning are key aspects. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years in design, AutoCAD/EPLAN