Junior Project Engineer

A well-known Consulting Engineering firm offering multidisciplinary energy efficiency solutions for mining and industrial sectors, and leaders in energy efficiency innovation in South Africa, requires a mechanical or electrical engineer with project implementation experience to join their project engineering team in carrying-out energy optimization projects at various clients. This is an excellent opportunity which offers exciting career development prospects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of energy project solutions for industrial, commercial and mining clients.
• Interpret energy consumption analysis reports, identify optimization that need to be monitored, report on results.
• Propose interventions based on results.
• Development of PFD and P&ID plans using Visio software.
• Development of site layout plans.
• Carrying out site visits/audits on regular intervals.
• The operation, maintenance and fault finding of existing project infrastructure to ensure system functionality and project performance. 
• Contractor administration and supervision on site.
• Management of the installation and commissioning of new equipment on site.
• Quality assurance plan development and implementation.
• Operational and maintenance procedure development based on the unique features of each project.
• Project management services for the execution of approved projects and monitoring of the performance thereof post implementation. Assist with the management of site activities and overseeing subcontractors where necessary.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures and standards are implemented and maintained.

It will be expected from the successful candidate to:

• Promote the Company’s values and demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour.
• Actively participate in client engagement.
• Communicate with clients, manage expectations and build strong client relationships and rapport.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel to sites within South Africa and occasionally abroad.
• Willingness to work underground in mining environments if required.
• Reporting to the appointed Business Unit Manager and Project Manager as well as the Client’s Representative.

Minimum requirements are:

• BSc Eng / BEng or BTech Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher 
• 1-3+ years’ experience in an energy management engineering environment
• Primary business written and spoken language will be English. Proficiency in Afrikaans essential to effectively communicate in bilingual meetings
• Valid driver’s license, own transport and valid passport.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites, work in mining environments.
• Medically fit to work on site and/or underground.

Additional preferred requirements are:

• Experience in a project management capacity will be beneficial.
• Experience in energy management analysis and optimization highly recommended
• Experience with industrial site requirements and regulations
• Experience in new business development and sound client relationship building skills recommended
• Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation equipment application to monitor site parameters.
• People and business interfacing experience.
• Strong innovative and solution finding attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

• Sound computer literacy and strong reporting skills.
• People and business interfacing experience.
• Strong innovative and solution finding attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Sound computer literacy and strong reporting skills.

Market related - negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Please submit detailed and updated CV in MS Word format ASAP.

Kindly take note:
Only RSA citizens will be considered for this position - must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We may however keep your CV on our database for future opportunities. If you do not wish to be considered for other roles, please clearly state so on the application.
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