Senior Project Engineer - Power Generation

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects in Randburg's power generation division. You will oversee scope, budget, schedule, and resources to deliver high-quality, safe outcomes for power plant infrastructure and upgrades.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineering teams, contractors, and regulators, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining stringent safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in project engineering and management with a focus on power generation facilities.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of power generation projects from conception through to completion.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and final project close-out documents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Risk assessment

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage key projects within their power generation division in Randburg. This role is crucial for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects related to power plant infrastructure and upgrades. You will be responsible for managing project scope, budget, schedule, and resources, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of quality and safety. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the energy infrastructure landscape of Gauteng, working with a respected organization committed to excellence and innovation in power generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of power generation projects from conception through to completion.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with all project specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing challenges to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and final project close-out documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project engineering and management, with a significant focus on power generation facilities (e.g., thermal, renewable, hydro).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects within the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, risk assessment, and contract management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary, complemented by performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance, life cover, and retirement fund participation.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Exposure to major capital projects in the dynamic power generation industry.
• A collaborative and performance-driven work environment in Randburg.