Principal Engineer: Thermal Power Plants

Principal Engineer:
Thermal Power Plants

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Thermal Power Plants role at WSP in Africa
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WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Thermal Power Plant Engineer who will function as a senior technical consultant for gas turbine and gas engine projects in Southern Africa and also support the international business as required.

Key Requirements: Registration as a candidate engineer with ECSA with the view of obtaining a PrEng registration within 1-2 years is required. The role requires up to 10% travel to clients, sites, and manufacturers premises, and foreign travel within Africa.

• Managing and performing high‑quality technical advisory works
• Project Management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, and control and instrumentation)
• Prepare functional designs, specifications, and tender documents for thermal power plant projects to internationally accepted standards for clients in Southern Africa and internationally
• Review detailed designs from OEMs or EPCs submitted by contractors
• Site audits and inputs to project scoping
• Assessment of the technical performance of thermal power plants
• Provide project engineering support during the execution phase of thermal generation projects including responding to technical queries, factory inspections and testing of materials and monitoring progress of construction on site
• Preparation of proposals for consultancy services

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and drive processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embrace, display and promote the company values and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times

• BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Degree
• 8+ years’ experience on gas turbines and gas engines in simple and combined cycle
• In‑depth knowledge and field expertise regarding power plant modelling, design, construction supervision, and commissioning
• Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers and banks
• In‑depth knowledge and field expertise regarding gas infrastructure in Southern Africa
• Proven experience in business development
• Knowledge of various OEM gas turbines and gas engine models
• International thermal power plant project development and delivery experience
• Past experience covering a range of thermal power plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring/inspections)
• Knowledge of thermal plant modelling software – including Thermoflow
• ECSA registration as a Candidate is required; preference given to candidates already professionally registered with ECSA

• Minimum 8 years experience in thermal power plants
• Ability to work within a team of engineers
• Good communication skills
• Good technical report writing skills
• Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints
• Ability to coordinate and manage projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be able to function independently

Work‑life balance with flexible working arrangements; competitive pay; standard benefits including first‑class medical cover, generous annual leave days, and paid professional subscriptions. Inclusive culture and equal opportunity.

We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Professional Services