Electrical project engineer

Our client, an industrial automation and robotics company specializing in custom automation and system integration solutions, is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer!

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Essential Qualifications:

• NDip/BTech or BEng in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering
• Valid drivers license and own transport

Essential Experience:

• 3-5 years in electrical project or industrial automation environment
• Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, documentation, and drawing control
• Panel build and/or commissioning and FAT experience (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage and direct technical team on site
• Strong organizational skills; able to work under pressure and meet hard deadlines

Advantageous Experience:

• FMCG / Food & Beverage sector project experience
• PLC, E&I or control systems exposure
• Eplan or electrical drafting software exposure
• International project delivery experience

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules aligned to client requirements
• Generate/review electrical design drawings; manage drawing revisions
• Manage documentation control
• Compile project databooks for quality inspections and FAT

Team Leadership:

• Direct daily tasking and coordination of site execution team (technicians and apprentices)
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and clients
• Ensure project milestones are met

Procurement & Budget:

• Prepare procurement packages: scope, obtain quotes, approve orders
• Expedite material delivery
• Track project budgets
• Identify and manage scope changes and ECRs

Reporting:

• Provide regular, structured project status updates to senior management
• Own project from kick-off through to FAT and final handover

Computer Skills:

• MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Project
• Proficient in Excel and Sage

Ready to lead electrical projects in automation and robotics?