C&I Design Engineer

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Provide specialist inputs and support to ensure professional and compliant designs are produced on time, within budget, and to specifications with multi-disciplinary Green-fields and Brownfields project environment within the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry. Produce quality and professional engineering outputs that satisfy all requirements (Client, Codes, and Standards) by adhering to internal engineering processes.

This is a 100% technical role, predominantly based in a Multi-disciplinary Design Office, with no direct reports within the functional organogram. However, the role involves providing guidance to Junior Engineers/Technologists and Engineers in Training (EITs). It will be expected that the candidate can act as the Lead Engineer when assigned to specific projects managing 2 to 5 C&I design team members within the project organogram.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

General Outputs

• Develop C&I Engineering outputs in accordance with Lesedi Engineering procedures, guidelines, and standards within the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry for large scale Greenfields and Brownfields projects.
• Ensure C&I designs are delivered on time and within budget.

• Act as Technical Proposal/Tender Lead (as appointed by the C&I Head of Discipline).
• Develop User Requirements Specifications (URS) and Operational Requirements Specifications (ORS) with clients.
• Review and clarify URS, and brainstorm with Senior Engineers/Technologists and Head of Discipline throughout proposal and tender phases.
• Conduct concept development and feasibility checks.
• Compile technical specifications and enquiry packages.
• Review technical outputs from other C&I Engineers and adjudicate supplier offers.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and estimate engineering effort for EPC and EPCM projects.
• Provide input to project schedules and document assumptions and URS deviations.
• Prepare technical write-ups.
• Identify technical and commercial risks

• Develop basic and detailed designs.
  • Participate in the Development of Control System Architectures for Greenfields projects.
  • Develop C&I Design Basis
  • Develop I/O Lists
  • Develop Cable Block Diagrams
  • Develop P&IDs
  • Develop Control System Technical Specifications
  • Develop Functional Control Specifications / Control Narratives
  • Develop RAT Lists
  • Develop C&I Cable Schedules
  • Develop Specifications for C&I Field Designs (Cable Racking, Instrument Stands, Junction Boxes / Panels, Impulse Tubing etc.)
  • Review C&I Drawing Office Outputs (Cable Racking, Cable Routing, Hook-up Drawings, C&I Equipment Layouts Cable
  • Generate Instrument Lists and Specifications
  • Participate in HAZOP, FMECA, LOPA and RAM Studies
• Review technical outputs from other C&I Engineers.
• Identify and apply required codes and standards within designs.
• Identify engineering risks within EPC and EPCM projects.
• Address internal/external design review comments and obtain AFD and AFC Freeze.
• Oversee sub-contractor (system integrators) designs to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

• Interface with other engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural) to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Participate in Integrated Design Reviews.

• Support installation team by resolving technical queries, performing site inspections, and implementing design changes.
• Support commissioning manager by acting as commissioning engineer, compiling procedures, and recording commissioning data.
• Support Project Team with handover and close-out of engineering deliverables.
• Develop as-built documentation and resolve punch lists.
• Support system/plant performance testing and contribute to lessons learned.

• Participate in client technical negotiations to reach approval/signature stage when needed.

• Provide guidance to Engineers in Training (EITs) and Junior Engineers/Technologists.
• Promote and support the Lesedi Values.

QUALIFICATION

• Sc / B.Eng / B.Tech in Electronic Engineering or Equivalent
• Registrable or Registered as a Professional Engineer/Technologist

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 to 10 years relevant design experience with at least 2 years in the Power Generation / Oil & Gas Industry within an EPC/EPCM environment.

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE:
Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Engineering Design Life Cycle within EPC / EPCM Projects
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and its Regulations
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems principles
• Technically competent within the applicable knowledge area (C&I Design)
• Good understanding of the relevant industries (Power Generation, Oil & Gas)

• Basic knowledge of contract management and types of contracts (NEC, FIDIC)
• Knowledge and application of project delivery models (EPC, EPCM)

• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Good leadership skills
• Able to communicate clearly with good verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of analytical thinking
• Adaptable and flexible
• Financial awareness
• Good administrative and organizational skills
• Technically competent

• Strong commitment to quality and professional engineering practices
• Proactive and self-motivated with good problem-solving abilities
• Team-oriented with ability to guide junior staff
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Client-focused with good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Good stakeholder engagement abilities

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.