Project Engineer: Control Systems / Automation

RecruitPro Solutions is partnering with a leading automation and control systems company based in the Sandton area, Gauteng, to recruit a Project Engineer specialising in control systems and automation. Our client delivers end-to-end control system solutions across industrial sectors, working with platforms including Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, and AVEVA Wonderware. This is an opportunity to join a technically driven team responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of integrated control systems for a diverse project portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical scope and deliverables on one or more control systems projects from concept through to handover
• Design and develop complete control system architectures including panels, industrial networks, PCs, PLCs, and SCADA systems
• Program and configure PLC and SCADA systems using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, and AVEVA Wonderware
• Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) to verify system performance against functional specifications
• Carry out on-site commissioning activities, including I/O testing, loop checking, system integration, and troubleshooting
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including functional design specifications, control philosophies, network architecture drawings, and test protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and client-side stakeholders
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle, escalating risks where necessary
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to standardisation of control system templates, libraries, and best practices
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with applicable safety standards and industry regulations

Experience & Qualifications

• BEng degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in PLC/SCADA control system project development and commissioning
• Demonstrable experience with control system platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric, or AVEVA Wonderware
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and network architectures
• Experience with panel design, I/O scheduling, and control system hardware specification
• Proven ability to manage technical project deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a methodical approach to fault-finding and system diagnostics
• Willingness to travel to site for commissioning activities as required
• Valid driver's licence
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal