Electrical Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
Electrical Project Engineer - Automation and Robotics

POSITION INFO:

Our client, an industrial automation and robotics company specializing in custom automation and system integration solutions, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer!

•  Location:Pretoria
•  Salary:R40,000 - R50,000 CTC per month
•  Working Hours:8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Essential Qualifications: 

•  NDip/BTech or BEng in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
•  Valid driver''s license and own transport

Essential Experience: 

•  3-5 years in electrical project or industrial automation environment
•  Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, documentation, and drawing control
•  Panel build and/or commissioning and FAT experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage and direct technical team on site
•  Strong organizational skills; able to work under pressure and meet hard deadlines

Advantageous Experience: 

• FMCG / Food & Beverage sector project experience
•  PLC, E&I or control systems exposure
•  Eplan or electrical drafting software exposure
•  International project delivery experience

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

•  Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligned to client requirements
•  Generate/review electrical design drawings; manage drawing revisions
• Manage documentation control
•  Compile project databooks for quality inspections and FAT

Team Leadership:

• Direct daily tasking and coordination of site execution team (technicians and apprentices)
•  Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients
•  Ensure project milestones are met

Procurement & Budget:

•  Prepare procurement packages: scope, obtain quotes, approve orders
•  Expedite material delivery
•  Track project budgets
•  Identify and manage scope changes and ECRs

Reporting:

•  Provide regular, structured project status updates to senior management
•  Own project from kick-off through to FAT and final handover

Computer Skills: 

• MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Project
•  Proficient in Excel and Sage