Principal EICA Design Engineer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering company seeks a Principal EICA Design Engineer in Cape Town to lead complex water and wastewater engineering projects. The role involves managing design solutions, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a team while collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, proficiency in relevant tools, and strong qualifications linked to the Engineering Council of South Africa.

Qualifications

• Registered as a PR Eng or PR Tech with ECSA.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in water/wastewater project design.
• Proficient in managing complex projects and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and manage project quality.
• Provide technical guidance during installation and commissioning.

Skills

ECSA

OHSA

EICA

Design Systems

QA

Education

BTech/BSc in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control or Automation Engineering

Tools

ElectricalOM

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
Lead complex water and wastewater engineering projects with an international design team based in Cape Town.
Engineering (Water/Wastewater) | Competitive salary | Cape Town office with UK collaboration

About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in multi-disciplinary engineering, with a strong presence in sectors such as Water, Energy, and Infrastructure. Their in-house design team delivers projects from feasibility to commissioning, with a focus on innovation, compliance, and long-term sustainability. With recent framework awards and continued growth, they are expanding their Cape Town team to support projects across the UK and beyond.
The Role: Principal EICA Design Engineer

As Principal EICA Design Engineer, you'll play a critical leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering design solutions across water treatment, distribution, wastewater recycling, and flood defence projects. You'll be responsible for managing EICA designs from feasibility through construction, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and challenge project requirements from client documentation.
• Lead the design of electrical and control systems, including MCCs, power distribution models, and instrumentation.
• Prepare specifications, calculations, CAD drawings, and design schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee surveys, subcontractor inputs, and supplier design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, QA processes, OHSA, ISO, and other international safety regulations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and design quality.
• Provide technical guidance during installation and commissioning phases.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Represent and present technical solutions to clients and stakeholders.

About You

• Registered as a PR Eng or PR Tech with ECSA.
• BTech/BSc in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in water/wastewater project design, including treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Strong understanding of water sector standards and multidisciplinary design integration.
• Proficient in ElectricalOM and CAD software; MS Office suite skills essential.
• Experienced in managing complex projects and technical teams.
• Excellent English communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Desired Skills:

• ECSA
• OHSA
• EICA
• Project Requirements
• Client Documentation
• Design Systems
• Specs
• CAD Drawings
• Cordination
• QA
• ISO
• Manage Projects
• Waste
• Water
• Wastewater

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• Engineering Council of South Africa