Principal C&I Engineer

Mecs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Pretoria is seeking a Principal C&I Engineer. The role involves leading projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and managing technical direction. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have at least 12 years of experience in engineering, particularly in the mining sector. This position requires a commitment to quality and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Mining & industries essential.
• Must be able to do International traveling.

Responsibilities

• Lead major and minor C&I Engineering projects.
• Establish scope of work and manage technical direction.
• Liaise with customers and project discipline engineers.

Skills

Expert knowledge of C&I Engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BEng, BSc or BTech in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with ECSA

Job description

Reference: JHB

• LJ-1Lead major, minor and miscellaneous projects in the C&I Engineering function and / or managing professional C&I Engineering work involving independence in approach, demanding a considerable degree of originality, ingenuity and judgement, and knowledge of more than one field of, or expertise in a particular field of professional C&I Engineering. The Principal C&I Engineer is responsible for the progress and quality of assigned tasks within the C&I Engineering discipline, including the supervision of C&I Engineers and Junior C&I Engineers. Carry out all C&I engineering and design work in accordance with agreed codes and practices that meets all requirements of the contract.

Also, to ensure all work is carried out within agreed schedules, budgets and procedures in a safe and sustainable manner. The Principal C&I Engineer is responsible to conduct work independently and in accordance with the requirements set out in the Technical Stewardship Standard (TSS) and demonstrate and exhibit a very high level of technical competence in the C&I engineering field, as well as technical coordination, planning, estimating and technical leadership.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum BEng, BSc or BTech in related field or applicable discipline, typically Electrical Engineering (Light Current) or Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience if allowed by law. Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA. Minimum 12 years (BTech / BEng / BSc) or 10 years (MSc) of applicable post‑qualification experience. Experience in the Mining & industries essential, across operations, design and project execution roles.

Must be will and able to do International travelling.

Provision of expert knowledge (discipline specific) to conceptual engineering, pre‑feasibility (FEL2), basic engineering (FEL3), and detailed design. This includes the interpretation and application of relevant international and national codes and standards and client specifications. Technical direction, advice and control of the C&I Engineering work on projects. Liaison with customer discipline representatives to establish technical direction where not provided by the contract, nor in codes and standards. Liaison with other project discipline Lead engineers on technical issues and engineering matters, including the provision of discipline specific advice on issues not covered by design codes or standards. Development and improvement of company standards and design methods, including execution of work in conjunction with other key stakeholders complete complex C&I design activities, which could include advanced analysis methods and publications in technical journals. Lead C&I Engineering activities on major, minor and miscellaneous projects and / or provide expert level technical knowledge and guidance in all phases of projects (conceptual, pre‑feasibility (FEL2), basic engineering (FEL3) and detailed engineering design and execution).

Establishing scope of work for each project or proposal. Undertake C&I design activities required of the designation, including system and / or equipment calculations, C&I datasheets, engineering requisitions, C&I equipment lists, technical bid evaluations, C&I design criteria, input into the Basis of Design document, SEAL plan input, relevant design drawings and other project documents. Support the National Discipline Manager to establish the scope of work for projects or proposals, including manpower schedules. Schedule and expedite work assigned to the C&I Engineering team on projects.