Senior EC&I Engineer – Underground Mining Project Lead

AMC Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bonus scheme

Mentorship

Diverse projects

Insurance packages

Education reimbursement

Job summary

AMC Consultants, now part of AFRY, is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer for our Underground Mining team in South Africa. You will design electrical, control and instrumentation systems and deliver high-quality engineering solutions from scoping through feasibility to site implementation.

You will lead projects, mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring safety and quality standards across diverse mining projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng, BSc or equivalent).
• 9-15 years of relevant EC&I experience.
• Experience in MV/LV distribution, control, and instrumentation design.
• Experience in brownfield and Greenfield mining projects.
• Knowledge of national/international standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design EC&I systems for underground mining operations (MV/LV).
• Lead projects from concept through feasibility and execution.
• Act as project manager or technical lead when required.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and engineering documentation.
• Develop electrical distribution schematics and layouts.
• Review vendor proposals and technical specifications.
• Support cost estimation, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to proposals.

Skills

EC&I design

Project management

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Technical leadership

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

AMC Consultants, now part of AFRY, is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer for our Underground Mining team in South Africa. You will design electrical, control and instrumentation systems and deliver high-quality engineering solutions from scoping through feasibility to site implementation.

You will lead projects, mentor engineers, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development while ensuring safety and quality standards across diverse mining projects.