Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Instrumentation & Control

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead instrumentation and control system design for industrial projects. You will develop detailed electrical schematics, select equipment, and program PLCs/DCS while mentoring junior staff.

This on-site role requires strong client interaction and project leadership. The position emphasizes safety, standards compliance, and seamless integration with process engineering teams, offering growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial electrical design experience.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with hazardous area classifications and intrinsic safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering for instrumentation and control systems on diverse industrial projects.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, loop diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring schedules using CAD software.
• Select instrumentation, control valves, actuators, and safety interlock systems based on process requirements.
• Program and configure PLCs and DCS from leading vendors.
• Develop HMI screens and SCADA systems for process monitoring and operator control.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Prepare BOQ, specifications, and tender documents for control system hardware and software.
• Collaborate with process/mechanical engineers and project managers for integrated delivery.
• Oversee site installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure designs adhere to safety regulations and standards.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming

HMI/SCADA development

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape, to lead instrumentation and control system design for industrial projects. You will develop detailed electrical schematics, select equipment, and program PLCs/DCS while mentoring junior staff.

This on-site role requires strong client interaction and project leadership. The position emphasizes safety, standards compliance, and seamless integration with process engineering teams, offering growth