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Job Title
Project Engineer: Electrical (Industrial Automation)
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
3 to 5 years
Salary
Job Published
05 August 2026
Job Reference No.
220422

Job Description

A leading industrial automation and system integration company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Engineer: Electrical. You will be the delivery owner for concurrent projects, taking full accountability for scope, timeline, quality, and client communication from kick-off to close-out. The business currently has a strong pipeline of projects spanning the Automotive and Food & Beverage sectors (including international assignments and numerous smaller capital and operational projects)

Qualifications & Experience:

  • National Diploma, BTech, or BEng in Electrical, Mechatronic, Automation, or related discipline

  • 3-5 years' experience in industrial automation, systems integration, or electrical projects

  • Food & Beverage/process industry experience is essential

  • Experience with system integrators, automation companies, or engineering contractors advantageous

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and site team

  • Strong technical drawing, P&ID, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Advantageous:

  • FMCG/Food & Beverage project experience

  • PLC, E&I, and control systems exposure

  • EPLAN or electrical drafting software knowledge

  • International project delivery experience

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple E&I, automation, and industrial projects simultaneously.

  • Lead site teams and subcontractors, providing technical direction and oversight.

  • Coordinate procurement, materials, FATs, installation, commissioning, and handover.

  • Act as the primary client contact, managing risks, changes, and project communications.

  • Monitor project progress, documentation, safety, quality, and compliance standards.

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