Electrical project engineer

SUMMARY:
Electrical project engineer

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

Ready to lead electrical projects in automation and robotics?