Senior ECI Engineer

Our client is a leading engineering consulting and project delivery organisation providing comprehensive Consulting, EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) services across a diverse range of industry sectors.
Their expertise spans Infrastructure and Environment, Commercial Development, Minerals, Metals and Chemicals, Renewable Power, Hydrocarbons and Petrochemicals .
The business delivers professional engineering, design, project management and construction management services across both single- and multi-disciplinary project environments. Their project lifecycle capabilities include feasibility studies and process investigations, conceptual and basic engineering, detailed engineering and optimisation, as well as construction, commissioning and maintenance support .

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior ECI Engineer to join the engineering team and take technical responsibility for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering activities across a variety of projects.
The successful candidate will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual and feasibility studies through to detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and project close-out .
This position is suited to an engineer who is comfortable working in a consulting environment and who can combine strong technical expertise with project delivery, client engagement and multidisciplinary coordination .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (ECI) engineering activities across projects.
• Develop engineering solutions from conceptual and basic engineering through to detailed design.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, specifications, datasheets, drawings and technical documentation.
• Develop and review electrical, control and instrumentation philosophies and design criteria.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load lists, termination diagrams and electrical schematics .
• Develop and review instrumentation specifications, instrument datasheets, I/O lists and instrumentation documentation.
• Participate in the development and review of control system architectures, PLC, SCADA and DCS interfaces .
• Ensure ECI designs comply with applicable codes, standards, client specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate ECI engineering activities with process, mechanical, civil/structural, piping and other engineering disciplines .
• Provide technical input into equipment specifications, procurement packages and vendor documentation.
• Review supplier and vendor drawings and documentation.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections and technical investigations when required.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, troubleshooting and handover activities.
• Identify design risks, technical constraints and opportunities for optimisation.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering studies and project documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments and multidisciplinary project meetings.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed to the required quality, budget and schedule .
• Contribute to proposals, tenders, feasibility studies and project execution strategies when required.

Consulting & Project Delivery

The successful candidate will be expected to operate effectively within a consulting, EPC and EPCM environment , understanding the requirements associated with different project delivery models.
Exposure to projects involving:

• Minerals and mining
• Metals and chemicals
• Petrochemical and hydrocarbon facilities
• Renewable power
• Industrial infrastructure
• Commercial developments
• Process plants and associated infrastructure

will be highly advantageous.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline.
• 4+ years' relevant engineering experience , preferably within an engineering consultancy, EPC or EPCM environment.
• Strong experience in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering .
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant South African and international engineering standards and codes.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering project teams .
• Experience reviewing technical documentation, drawings, calculations and vendor information.
• Strong understanding of engineering design processes and project execution.
• ECSA Professional Registration (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng) would be highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and documentation software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid driver's licence.

Please send your cv to *****@*****.co.za