Electrical (Control) Engineer

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Electrical (Control) Engineer

Location: Johannesburg (Fourways area), Gauteng

Industry: Water & Wastewater Treatment

Type: Permanent   / Environment: Engineering, EPC Projects, Technical


About the Role

POSITION INFO:
What you’ll be doing

Electrical Design and Development

• Develop and design single line diagrams, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics suitable for submission to panel builders.
• Design and review electrical and control systems for packaged and modular water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Review and approve electrical designs and drawings prepared by subcontractors and suppliers.

• Program PLCs and HMIs using platforms such as Siemens, Unitronic, and Schneider.
• Configure and test control system logic for process automation.
• Modify and optimize PLC programs during commissioning and troubleshooting.

• Participate in on-site commissioning of electrical and control systems (approximately 70% Johannesburg / 30% travel).
• Provide operations and maintenance troubleshooting support to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate closely with process and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless system integration.

• BEng, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical or Control Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in electrical design and control systems engineering, ideally within the water, wastewater, or industrial automation sector.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming (Siemens, Unitronic, Schneider preferred).
• Experience with control panel design, single line diagrams, and system integration.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings and ensure technical compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (local and international).
• Medically fit to work in various environments, including confined spaces and heights.

• Permanent position within a respected EPC contractor.
• Competitive package: R384 000 – R444 000 CTC per annum (based on qualifications & experience) Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
• Hands-on exposure to full project lifecycle – from electrical design through commissioning.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration across process, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Opportunity to travel and contribute to sustainable water infrastructure projects across Africa.

• Based in Johannesburg – travel is required (local and international).
• Applicants must be medically fit for site work.
• A practical, technically focused mindset with strong attention to detail is essential.