On‑Site Energy Infrastructure Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to manage key energy infrastructure projects on site. You will oversee project lifecycles, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers, and ensure technical accuracy, safety, and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of project engineering experience in the energy sector, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, with a focus on the energy sector.
• Proven experience in managing project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Strong on-site collaboration with diverse teams in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from inception through to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient project execution.
• Perform technical reviews, site assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Develop project plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and final close-out documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical reviews

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to manage key energy infrastructure projects on site. You will oversee project lifecycles, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers, and ensure technical accuracy, safety, and timeliness.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least five years of project engineering experience in the energy sector, with strong communication and organisational skills.