Power Generation Project Engineer: Lead Critical Infra

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Project Engineer - Power Generation to join their client's operations in Richards Bay. You will oversee planning, execution, and successful completion of power generation projects from conventional to renewable sources, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety standards.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, manage site activities, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in project engineering, specifically within the power generation sector.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of power plant technologies (gas turbines, solar, hydro) and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of power generation projects, from initiation to closeout.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against them.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee site activities, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Prepare project reports, conduct performance reviews, and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Power generation knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PM software tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Project Engineer - Power Generation to join their client's operations in Richards Bay. You will oversee planning, execution, and successful completion of power generation projects from conventional to renewable sources, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety standards.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, manage site activities, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive project