Project Lead Engineer - Automation (Power and Water Sector)
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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Johannesburg
- Posted 27 Jun 2025 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2615092
About the position
We are seeking an experienced Project Lead Engineer with strong Control & Instrumentation (C&I) expertise to drive automation projects in the energy sector. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, IT integration skills, and hands-on C&I experience to ensure seamless project execution in power generation and water treatment environments.
Why Apply?
- Lead high-impact projects in a global energy leader.
- Hybrid work flexibility (office/site/remote).
- Career growth in automation and digitalisation.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering (or related field)
- 8+ years in Automation Engineering, with proven C&I experience in power generation/water industries
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Industrial control systems (DCS/PLC/SCADA) – ABB 800xA/Symphony Plus (preferred) or Siemens/Emerson equivalents
- Industrial IT/OT networks (configuration, firewalls, VLANs)
- Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82)
- Professional registration (ECSA/Pr.Eng) is a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Act as the design authority for C&I systems, ensuring compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and industry standards
- System Integration: Oversee DCS/PLC/SCADA systems (e.g., ABB 800xA, Siemens PCS 7, Emerson Ovation) and industrial IT networks
- Project Execution: Lead multi-disciplinary teams (up to 10 engineers), review design deliverables, and support commissioning
- Cybersecurity & IT: Implement secure-by-design principles for OT/IT convergence, including network hardening and risk assessments
- Mentorship: Coach junior engineers on C&I best practices and troubleshooting
Desired Skills:
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Negotiation
- Regulatory Reporting
- Risk Assessments
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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