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$49k – $59k per year
Location
In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 8, 2026.

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We increase the lifetime, reliability, and efficiency of mission-critical assets by improving energy efficiency, and eliminating corrosion, scale, and fouling.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They are not meant to be all inclusive and are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

General Purpose of the Position:

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that engineering innovations and project solutions are field-ready, validated, documented, and deployable at scale. This role supports both project execution and applications development activities, providing expert implementation support, structured feedback, training, and collaborative problem-solving for the on-site project execution team.

The Project Engineer acts as a key link between Systems Engineering, Operations, and field execution teams. The role focuses on effective implementation, technical validation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality, and profitable project delivery. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, the Project Engineer contributes to the successful execution of projects and the continuous improvement of IGS technologies and applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support project execution activities byprovidingtechnical guidance, implementation support, and problem-solvingassistanceto field and operations teams during all phases of project delivery.
  • Own defined technical and execution aspects of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, quality requirements, safety standards, and operationalobjectives.
  • Ensure engineering solutions and innovations are operationally ready through field validation, documentation development, and structured risk mitigation prior to and during deployment.
  • Develop, review, andmaintaintechnical documentation such as method statements, application guidelines, quality control packages, and field-ready reference materials to support consistent execution.
  • Capture structured field feedback, lessons learned, and performance data, and communicate insights to Systems Engineering and Operations teams to support continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and guide technicians and junior engineers in application best practices, safe execution, and standardized operating approaches.
  • Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Commercial teams to resolve implementation challenges and improve execution efficiency.
  • Participate in technical-commercial evaluations and risk framing activities, with scope and responsibility scaling based on experience and seniority.
  • Support standardized project structures, processes, and execution frameworks to improve consistency, safety, and project outcomes across the organization.

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to apply engineering principles in dynamic field andsiteenvironments.
  • Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities andshiftingdemands.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Comfort working directly with internal stakeholders and external clients, vendors, and partners.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Contacts:

  • Frequent collaboration with Operations, Systems Engineering, Safety, Quality, Commercial, and Project Management teams.
  • Regular interaction with field personnel including technicians and supervisors.
  • Periodic communication with clients, vendors, and external partners in support of project execution and application development.

Decision/Judgment:

  • Exercises independent technical and field-level judgment within defined project and application scopes.
  • Appliessound judgment toidentifyrisks, resolve technical issues, and support execution decisions.
  • Escalates commercial, safety, contractual, or high-risk matters appropriatelyin accordance withcompany procedures.
  • Decision-making authority and scope scale with experience anddemonstratedcapability.

Effort/Working Conditions:

  • Workis performed in a challenging environment in various client facilities whichincludesbut are not limited to refineries, papermillsand power plants in both the USA and International locations.
  • Work routinely involves confined space entry, working at heights, and use of personal protective equipment.
  • The role includes a balance of field-based and office-based work depending onprojectphase and assignment.
  • Flexible scheduling and extended work hours may berequiredduring peak project periods.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringin a relevant fieldrequired. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in engineering, project execution, applications support, or industrial operations environments preferred.
  • Experience working in field services, industrial projects, or heavy industry environments is strongly preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

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