Senior C&I Engineer — Flexible Work Arrangements

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

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.