Project Engineer: Electrical (Industrial Automation

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)

• 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&, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

• FMCG/Food & Beverage project experience

• PLC, E&I, and control systems exposure

• EPLAN or electrical drafting software knowledge

• International project delivery experience

• 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.