Project Engineer (High Voltage Electrical & Civil Infrastructure)

About the role

Our client, a leading South African engineering and construction firm, is looking for a Project Engineer to lead high‑voltage electrical and civil infrastructure projects. The role provides technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from design through commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage engineering deliverables, design partners, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review designs for compliance, constructability and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support project planning, procurement, scheduling, risk management and resource allocation.
• Ensure technical compliance with client, statutory and industry requirements.
• Act as the technical interface between clients, consultants, engineering and execution teams.
• Support tendering, project reporting, stakeholder engagement and commercial compliance.
• Oversee FAT/SAT activities, technical audits and engineering quality assurance processes.

Required profile

• National Diploma, B.Tech, BEng or BSc in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineering Technologist or higher.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in engineering, construction or consulting, preferably on high‑voltage electrical or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Eskom, NTCSA, IPP and REIPPP environments.
• Experience with design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning and project execution.
• Advantageous: experience with substations, transmission lines, renewable energy, rail electrification or large infrastructure projects.

Required skills

• High‑voltage electrical and civil infrastructure knowledge.
• EPC/EPCM project execution.
• Construction methodologies and project controls.
• Contract administration and commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, Primavera, Candy and BuildSmart.