Senior C&I Engineer/ Technologist

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Engineer/Technologist – Control & Instrumentation to lead C&I design and ensure compliant, cost-effective engineering outputs across the full project lifecycle from tender to handover.

You will mentor junior staff, review drawings, support procurement, and drive adherence to nuclear codes, safety standards and QA processes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces and provide technical guidance to project engineers, while supporting

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Control & Instrumentation Engineering is required.
• Registration as Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA or equivalent.
• Recognised or authorised Safety Evaluator status required.
• 10–15 years of multidisciplinary engineering design experience, with nuclear project exposure (preferably PWR).

Responsibilities

• Lead C&I engineering design and technical leadership across projects.
• Deliver engineering outputs on schedule and within budget.
• Support tendering, procurement and technical clarifications with clients and vendors.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, FATs and QA activities.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks; promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Nuclear engineering principles

PWR systems knowledge

C&I design & analysis

Engineering software tools

Quality management systems

Technical report writing

Project planning & coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc / BEng / BTech in Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Registration as Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA

Recognised or authorised Safety Evaluator status

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer/Technologist – Control & Instrumentation to provide technical expertise and discipline leadership in the delivery of compliant, cost-effective and constructible C&I engineering designs across the full project lifecycle, from tender to handover.

In this role, you will ensure professional engineering outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with client requirements, applicable codes and standards, and internal engineering management systems. As a technical lead within projects, you will mentor junior staff and support proposal development, procurement, commissioning and handover activities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Engineering Design & Technical Leadership

• Develop and review C&I engineering designs.
• Produce technical specifications and design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes and standards.
• Review and approve engineering drawings and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to project engineers and designers.

Project Engineering & Design Delivery

• Deliver engineering outputs within project schedules.
• Monitor design progress against project milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration control.
• Support project planning and technical decision-making.

Tendering, Procurement & Technical Support

• Prepare technical inputs for tenders and proposals.
• Develop procurement specifications for equipment and services.
• Evaluate supplier technical submissions.
• Support technical clarification meetings with clients and vendors.
• Participate in contract and scope reviews.

Testing, Commissioning & Quality Assurance

• Review commissioning and testing procedures.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Support site testing and commissioning activities.
• Verify compliance with quality and technical requirements.
• Resolve technical issues during project execution.

Compliance, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with nuclear and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate engineering risks.
• Participate in design reviews and quality audits.
• Promote continuous improvement of engineering processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

QUALIFICATION

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Control & Instrumentation Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer/Technologist with ECSA or an equivalent professional body.
• Recognised or authorised Safety Evaluator status (e.g., 10 CFR 50.59 or equivalent) required

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 10-15 years' relevant experience in multidisciplinary engineering design.
• Proven experience on nuclear projects, preferably within PWR facilities.
• Experience across design, tendering and project execution environments.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Nuclear engineering principles and PWR systems.
• Nuclear codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• C&I power system design and analysis.
• OHS Act and safety regulations.
• Engineering software tools.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IAEA GS-R-3).

Skills

• Advanced C&I design and analytical capability.
• Technical report writing and documentation.
• Project planning and coordination.
• Cost estimation and tender preparation.
• Stakeholder and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self-driven.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with leadership capability.
• Adaptable, with a willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.