Remote Field Installation Engineer (Polokwane)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Installation Engineer for a remote-first role, supporting clients primarily in Polokwane and across Limpopo. The position focuses on detailed planning, remote oversight of installations, and expert guidance to on-site teams to ensure correct, efficient installations.

The role emphasizes remote work flexibility, requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years of field installation experience, with strong CAD and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience with focus on field installations and project execution.
• Strong understanding of system design and installation best practices; problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote engineering support for installation and commissioning of advanced systems.
• Develop detailed installation plans, procedures and checklists for field teams.
• Conduct remote diagnostics and troubleshooting to resolve installation issues.
• Review and approve installation reports ensuring compliance with design specs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients and field technicians to meet timelines.
• Mentor less experienced installation personnel remotely.

Skills

Field installation

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Project management tools

Remote collaboration platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Installation Engineer for a remote-first role, supporting clients primarily in Polokwane and across Limpopo. The position focuses on detailed planning, remote oversight of installations, and expert guidance to on-site teams to ensure correct, efficient installations.

The role emphasizes remote work flexibility, requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years of field installation experience, with strong CAD and project management skills.