EC&I Engineer - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation

Network Recruitment
Pretoria, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Engineering
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Job Description


SUMMARY:
Our client, an organisation operating within the advanced engineering and industrial technology sector, for a highly experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will not simply accept established practices but will have the confidence and technical ability to challenge the status quo, question conventional approaches and drive engineering improvements while maintaining safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead and provide technical expertise in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) engineering design. Develop, review and approve EC&I engineering specifications, drawings and technical documentation. Provide technical input into electrical and instrumentation design philosophies. Review existing designs and identify opportunities for optimisation and improvement. Challenge conventional engineering approaches and recommend innovative technical solutions. Ensure EC&I designs comply with relevant engineering codes, standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate EC&I design interfaces with process, mechanical, civil and other engineering disciplines. Review technical documentation, equipment specifications and vendor submissions. Provide technical guidance during engineering design, procurement, installation and commissioning phases. Identify and resolve technical design challenges and engineering interface issues. Ensure designs consider operational requirements, maintainability, reliability and safety. Participate in technical reviews, design verification and engineering risk assessments. Support project teams with technical decision-making and engineering problem-solving. Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, design methodologies and technical solutions. Minimum Requirements BEng or BTech qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering or a relevant discipline. Minimum 15 years' relevant engineering experience. Extensive experience in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) design. Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles. Proven experience in reviewing, developing and optimising engineering designs. Ability to interpret complex technical specifications, drawings and engineering documentation. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces. Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes, standards and regulatory requirements. Excellent technical problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong technical report-writing and communication abilities. Advantageous Experience Experience in the following areas will be highly advantageous: Industrial process plant engineering. Chemical processing and industrial technology environments. Electrical power distribution systems. Instrumentation and control systems. Process control and automation. PLC, SCADA and DCS systems. Instrument selection, specification and integration. Control system architecture and design. Engineering design reviews and technical assurance. Plant commissioning, start-up and operational support. Multidisciplinary engineering project environments. Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, together with relevant qualifications and supporting documentation. If you have not received feedback from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest and appreciate the time taken to apply.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria, Gauteng
CategoryEngineering
Posted13 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
Network Recruitment
Pretoria, Gauteng

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