Lead EC&I Engineer

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South Africa, Sandton, Gauteng

  1. Electrical, Engineering and Project Management
  2. Permanent
167110
Negotiable

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This esteemed global client is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry. With has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities.

We are looking for your expertise as a Senior / Lead EC & I Engineer – EPCM to be responsible for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering activities across concept, pre‑feasibility, feasibility, EPCM, and EPC project phases. This role is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Seize your chance and apply today!

Job Summary:
The role provides technical leadership, discipline coordination, design excellence, and team mentorship while ensuring compliance with global and client standards, industry codes, and ISO procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Engineering
  • Deliver innovative, accurate, and fit‑for‑purpose EC&I designs for mining and minerals processing projects.
  • Ensure all discipline designs comply with client specifications, client procedures, industry standards, and relevant legislation.
  • Produce EC&I deliverables: P&IDs, instrument lists, datasheets, SCADA diagrams, PLC IO lists, layouts, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and control panel specifications.
  • Technical Support & Engineering Leadership
  • Provide engineering sign‑off.
  • Review vendor/contractor documentation.
  • Implement lessons learned and new technologies.
  • Act as technical interface for multidiscipline coordination.
  • Site Support & Commissioning
  • Provide EC&I technical support during construction.
  • Perform commissioning activities.
  • Manage redline drawings and handover documentation.
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Lead EC&I engineering teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Interface with clients.
  • Provide discipline input for studies and proposals.
  • Ensure ISO compliance.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years' EC&I engineering experience.
  • Experience across full EPC/EPCM lifecycle.
  • Strong EC&I background: electrical, instrumentation, control, power systems.
  • Experience managing teams, schedules, budgets.
  • Understanding of EPC/EPCM methodologies.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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