Work Planner E / E-CAD & Hardware Engineer

Beaver Migration and Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,121,000 - 1,682,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Mentor program

Development budget

Pension plan

Job summary

Beaver Migration and Recruitment is partnering with a leading Belgian industrial engineering group to recruit an E-CAD & Hardware Engineer / Electrical Work Planner. This is a relocation-backed, employer-sponsored opportunity within a high-tech, on-site project team.

You will design electrical schematics with Eplan or equivalent, select hardware, and produce detailed work packages for installation, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with E-CAD software such as Eplan or similar.
• Knowledge of industrial Electrical & Instrumentation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics using E-CAD tools.
• Prepare detailed work packages for on-site execution.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, sites, and suppliers.
• Assist with testing, commissioning prep, and documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

E-CAD software

Project coordination

On-site execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan

AutoCAD Electrical

SEE Electrical

Job description

Relocate to Belgium | Employer-Sponsored Opportunity

A leading industrial engineering environment in Belgium is looking for an experienced E-CAD & Hardware Engineer / Electrical Work Planner to join its engineering and project team.

If you have a strong electrical engineering background, experience working with Eplan or similar E-CAD software, and enjoy turning complex engineering designs into practical solutions for on-site execution, this is an opportunity to take your technical career to an international level.

Successful candidates will receive employer-sponsored relocation and immigration support throughout the recruitment process.

About the Role

As an E-CAD & Hardware Engineer / Electrical Work Planner, you'll be responsible for developing electrical designs, selecting suitable hardware solutions, and preparing detailed technical work packages for industrial projects.

You'll work closely with engineering teams, site supervisors, technicians, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure electrical designs are accurately translated into safe, practical, and efficient on-site execution.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Electrical Design & Engineering: Creating and developing electrical schematics using E-CAD software, primarily Eplan or similar systems

• Hardware Engineering: Selecting and defining suitable electrical hardware solutions while ensuring compatibility across the complete system

• Work Preparation: Translating engineering designs and technical plans into clear, detailed work packages for on-site execution

• Project Planning: Preparing work schedules, identifying required materials, and following up on material orders and availability

• Technical Coordination: Acting as the link between engineering teams, site supervisors, technicians, suppliers, and other project stakeholders

• Site Support: Providing technical guidance to execution teams and assisting with electrical and hardware-related issues during installation

• Testing & Commissioning Preparation: Preparing and supporting testing activities, including I/O checks, loop checks, and commissioning activities

• Quality & Safety: Incorporating HSE requirements into work preparation and contributing to project risk assessments

• Documentation: Maintaining accurate technical documentation and assisting with updating and preparing as-built documentation

We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered

• Experience working with Eplan or other E-CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, SEE Electrical, Saber, or similar

• Knowledge or experience within industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) projects

• Ability to read, understand, and work with complex electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Understanding of PLCs, electrical wiring, hardware components, and industrial electrical systems

• Strong planning, coordination, and technical problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work effectively across engineering and on-site execution teams

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within multidisciplinary project environments

• A curious, adaptable, hands-on approach with strong critical-thinking abilities

Candidate Requirements

• South African citizen

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

• Willing and able to relocate to Belgium

• Valid passport or willing to obtain one

• Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities

• Comfortable working across both engineering and on-site project environments

• Passion for continuous professional and technical development

What's On Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment

• Opportunity to work on a large-scale industrial project within a high-tech production environment

• Competitive salary package

• Personalised professional development programme

• Dedicated experienced mentor supporting technical and career development

• One-on-one coaching and personal development support

• Generous study and development budget

• Holiday pay

• Profit-sharing opportunities

• Pension budget

• Opportunity to take initiative and grow within the organisation

• Transparent and energetic working culture focused on continuous professional and personal development

Build Your Future in Belgium

If you're an Electrical Engineer, E-CAD Engineer, Hardware Engineer, or Electrical Work Planner with experience in industrial electrical projects and E-CAD systems, we'd love to hear from you.