Senior C&I Engineer

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium is seeking an experienced control & instrumentation engineer in Cape Town to deliver precise C&I designs, calculations and system configurations across projects in the resources and infrastructure sectors.

You will collaborate with drafting teams, review vendor datasheets, develop technical documentation and ensure designs meet project requirements and international codes. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• 7–10 years postgraduate experience in a similar position.
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
• SA Citizenship or Permanent Resident.
• Cape Town based.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships with clients, vendors and colleagues.
• Strong alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity and Diligence.
• Strong technical aptitude with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations and system configurations.
• Ensure C&I designs comply with project requirements, standards and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with drafting team to develop instrumentation, control system and loop drawings.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines to maintain design alignment.
• Develop C&I technical documentation, including scopes of work, material take-offs, instrument specs and datasheets.
• Prepare technical tender packages and provide C&I input for procurement of instruments and systems.
• Review vendor documentation such as datasheets and control architectures and distribute information for interface checks.
• Apply knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards.

Skills

Control & instrumentation

Engineering calculations

Documentation

Vendor documentation review

Stakeholder relationships

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

With offices in Southern Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

The tasks you'll perform

• Perform precise control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations, and system configurations.
• Ensure all C&I designs comply with project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with the drafting team to support the development of instrumentation, control system, and loop-related drawings.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to maintain full design alignment and integration.
• Develop comprehensive C&I technical documentation, including scopes of work, material take-offs, instrument specifications, and datasheets.
• Prepare technical tender packages and provide C&I engineering input for the procurement of instruments, control systems, and related equipment.
• Review vendor documentation - such as instrument datasheets, control system architecture, and I/O schedules and distribute relevant information for interface checks and system integration.
• Knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards

The expertise you'll bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent with a reputable institution.
• 7-10 years postgraduate experience in a similar position.
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
• South African Citizen of Permanent Resident
• Cape Town based
• Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
• Display the core values and ethos of the business.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.

The Benefits We'll Provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development.

You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That's why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provide employees with a variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, discount and rewards programs, and much more.

Lycopodium is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining a discrimination free workplace, guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Diligence.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.