Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer

Mc Technology Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a seasoned Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering to oversee design and project management tasks within the petrochemical and wastewater sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical & instrumentation design, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This role demands excellent communication and project management skills, with an emphasis on multitasking and decision-making in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years' experience in electrical & instrumentation design.
• Experience in petrochemicals and wastewater treatment works.
• Expertise in MV protection, generator control, and hazardous area analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, assess proposals, and perform engineering design.
• Create tender documentation and manage contracts.
• Handle project management tasks including cost control and scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) / Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conducting initial audits to ascertain the scope of work
2. Assessing and preparing fee proposals
3. Performing detailed engineering design and specifications
4. Developing schedules of quantities
5. Creating tender documentation and participating in tender adjudication
6. Handling contract documentation
7. Project management, including: cost control, payment certificates, project scheduling, and recording of minutes
8. Testing and commissioning
9. Creating as-built documentation and drawings
10. Occasional travelling will be expected

QUALIFICATIONS AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:

• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) / Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) in Electrical or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years' extensive work experience in electrical & instrumentation design
• Experience in petrochemicals and/or wastewater treatment works is essential
• Exposure in chemical and food industries is an advantage

CANDIDATE TO ADVISE ON SPECIFIC EXPOSURE WITHIN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

• MV reticulation and protection
• Standby generator control and synchronization power
• Earthing & lightning protection
• LV electrical protection
• Motor control – various applications
• Lighting – simulations & design
• Diversified load calculations
• Instrumentation selection and associated loop drawings
• Communications networks
• Design of process control and automation
• Hazardous area analysis

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting is essential
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite is essential
• Proficiency in project management software is advantageous

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities