Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

WSP; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join its Cape Town or Midrand team. The role focuses on producing and overseeing C&I designs, project financial planning, BIM/CAD resource planning, and providing technical guidance across projects with ELV exposure.

The successful candidate will independently run projects, manage stakeholders, oversee PLC/DCS and SCADA/HMI integrations, ensure safety and quality, and uphold SANS/ANSI standards within a collaborative

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering and ECSA registration.
• Minimum 10 years in C&I engineering with ELV exposure.
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling and resource planning.
• Familiarity with SANS 10142 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee C&I designs, processes and procedures.
• Propose budgets and timelines; collaborate across disciplines.
• Ensure quality and provide technical leadership to the C&I team.
• Lead opportunities for new projects and process improvements.
• Deliver comprehensive C&I project presentations internally and externally.
• Coordinate TTC/commissioning QA and tender deliverables.
• Promote safety, equality and alignment with policies.
• Create designs for industrial networks (fiber, TCP, serial).
• Develop integration with 3rd party controllers via OPC/API.

Skills

C&I engineering

PLC/DCS

SCADA/HMI

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Communication

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer or Technologist ECSA

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360/ACC/ProjectWise

Job description

Senior Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Montserrat

A little more about your role

WSP is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Senior Engineer within our C&I department with exposure to the ELV discipline. This is a full-time opportunity based in Cape Town or Midrand (Johannesburg). The primary responsibilities for this role encompass producing & overseeing engineering designs, project financial planning, BIM/CAD resource planning and providing technical expertise on a project and advisory basis. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to independently run projects while also demonstrating proficiency in managing communication with management in supporting the resources required throughout various project phases.

• Formulate detailed C&I designs, processes and procedures, ensuring adherence by the engineering staff.
• Propose budgets, establish timelines for C&I projects and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to present a complete solution to the client
• Validate and ensure the quality of work and methodologies employed by the C&I team
• Initiate and lead efforts to identify opportunities for new projects and enhanced processes.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive C&I project presentations, both internally and externally.
• Manage the timely completion of deliverables for various tenders.
• Contribute to establishing a work environment that promotes safety, value, and motivation for all, aligning with company policies and procedures, including those related to equality and diversity.
• Ensure strict compliance with all quality, safety, health, environment, and legal policies and procedures.
• Create designs for industrial networks, encompassing fiber optic, TCP, and serial connectivity.
• Develop designs for integration with 3rd party controllers through OPC/API interfaces.
• Evaluate contractor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Oversee commissioning quality assurance and conduct inspections .

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

About You

We're looking for someone who is equally passionate about technical excellence and digital innovation. You'll bring:

• A BEng/BSc/BTech degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or Technologist ECSA
• A minimum 10 years of experience in C&I engineering.
• Project management, including budgeting, cost estimating, scheduling and resource planning is advantageous.
• Familiarity with general industry standards, such as SANS 10142, ANSI 5.1, etc.
• An understanding of various contracts, including GCC, NEC, JBCC, FIDIC.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit.
• Proficient in BIM360/ACC/ProjectWise.
• In-depth knowledge of various PLC/DCS systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various SCADA/HMI systems.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Leadership and management skills – with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office.