Project Engineer: Electrical (Industrial Automation)
Fempower Recruitment Excellence · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- A leading industrial automation and system integration company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Engineer: Electrical. You will be the delivery owner for concurrent projects, taking full accountability for scope, timeline, quality, and client communication from kick-off to close-out. The business currently has a strong pipeline of projects spanning the Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors including international assignments and numerous smaller capital and operational projects
Qualifications & Experience
- National Diploma, BTech, or BEng in Electrical, Mechatronic, Automation, or related discipline
- 3-5 years' experience in industrial automation, systems integration, or electrical projects
- Food & Beverage/process industry experience is essential
- Experience with system integrators, automation companies, or engineering contractors advantageous
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and site team
- Strong technical drawing, P&ID, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Advantageous
- FMCG/Food & Beverage project experience
- PLC, E&I, and control systems exposure
- EPLAN or electrical drafting software knowledge
- International project delivery experience
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple E&I, automation, and industrial projects simultaneously.
- Lead site teams and subcontractors, providing technical direction and oversight.
- Coordinate procurement, materials, FATs, installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Act as the primary client contact, managing risks, changes, and project communications.
- Monitor project progress, documentation, safety, quality, and compliance standards.