Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
A leading engineering and automation company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team and support projects within the water and wastewater industry across South Africa and the broader African market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical design, control panel design and wiring, PLC-based automation, commissioning and technical support on water treatment and related industrial projects.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a combination of hands-on electrical engineering, automation, site work and international travel.

POSITION INFO:
A leading engineering and automation company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team and support projects within the water and wastewater industry across South Africa and the broader African market. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical design, control panel design and wiring, PLC-based automation, commissioning and technical support on water treatment and related industrial projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys a combination of hands-on electrical engineering, automation, site work and international travel . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Design electrical and control systems for water and wastewater treatment projects . Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and associated engineering documentation. Design, specify and integrate MCCs, control panels, DBs, PLC panels and instrumentation interfaces . Perform control panel wiring, testing and fault finding . Develop and modify PLC control systems and automation solutions . Assist with PLC programming, HMI development and SCADA integration. Integrate field instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motors, pumps, VSDs and other process equipment. Interpret P&IDs and translate process requirements into effective electrical and automation solutions. Conduct electrical inspections, testing and commissioning. Troubleshoot electrical, control and automation systems both remotely and on site. Provide technical support to clients, contractors and project teams. Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT). Prepare technical documentation, test procedures, commissioning documentation and as-built information. Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and clients. Travel to project sites throughout Africa for installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and project support. Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable standards, specifications and project requirements. REQUIREMENTS BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech \/ National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Experience within the water, wastewater, water treatment or process industry will be highly advantageous. Practical experience with electrical panel design and wiring . Experience with PLC-based automation systems . Understanding of industrial control systems, MCCs, VSDs and motor control. Ability to read and develop: Electrical schematics Control panel drawings Wiring diagrams Single-line diagrams Instrumentation drawings Experience with electrical testing, commissioning and fault finding. Understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems. Strong technical problem-solving ability. Valid driver's licence. Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Africa . Ability to work on project sites and under demanding commissioning conditions. ADVANTAGEOUS EXPERIENCE PLC programming experience with platforms such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley\/Rockwell, Schneider or Mitsubishi . HMI and SCADA experience. Experience with water treatment processes , pumping systems and water infrastructure. Experience with VSDs, soft starters and motor control. Experience with instrumentation including flow, pressure, level and analytical instruments. Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar electrical design software . Experience with industrial Ethernet and PLC communications. Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting in Africa. GCC registration or professional registration will be advantageous. IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a hands-on Electrical Engineer who combines sound electrical engineering knowledge with practical automation experience. You should be comfortable moving between engineering drawings, control panels, PLC systems and project sites , with the flexibility to travel into Africa when required. A strong interest in industrial automation, water infrastructure and commissioning will be highly valued. KEY SKILLS Electrical Engineering | Control Panels | Panel Wiring | PLC | Automation | HMI | SCADA | MCC | VSD | Instrumentation | Electrical Design | Commissioning | Water Treatment | Wastewater | Industrial Automation | Africa Travel Please send your cv to