Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering agency in Cape Town seeks a Principal EICA Design Engineer to lead complex water and wastewater projects. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project design and a strong collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in water/wastewater project design.
• Registered as a PR Eng or PR Tech with ECSA is required.
• Strong understanding of water sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical and control systems for water projects.
• Manage EICA designs from feasibility through construction.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

ElectricalOM

CAD software

MS Office suite

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, youll play a critical leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering design solutions across water treatment, distribution, wastewater recycling, and flood defence projects. Youll 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.

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