Underground EC&I Lead Engineer | Project Delivery

AMC Consultants; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AMC Consultants seeks a Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Underground Mining team in South Africa. You will design EC&I systems for underground projects, lead multi-disciplinary efforts, and deliver from scoping through feasibility and site implementation.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and contribute to proposals while ensuring adherence to standards and HSE requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng, BSc or equivalent).
• 9-15 years of practical EC&I experience.
• Experience in MV/LV distribution, control systems, and instrumentation design.
• Experience in brownfields and greenfields projects.
• Experience in vendor evaluation, cost estimation, FAT/SAT and commissioning support.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international standards.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with engineering software (ETAP desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design EC&I systems for underground mining operations.
• 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 systems (MV/LV) and schematics.
• Review vendor proposals and technical specifications.
• Support cost estimation, commissioning and project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to proposals and business development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with standards, risk management and HSE.

Skills

EC&I design

Project leadership

Underground mining

Client relations

Mentorship

Technical reports

Vendor evaluation

Cost estimation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

Job description

AMC Consultants seeks a Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Underground Mining team in South Africa. You will design EC&I systems for underground projects, lead multi-disciplinary efforts, and deliver from scoping through feasibility and site implementation.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and contribute to proposals while ensuring adherence to standards and HSE requirements.