Permanent
Instrumentation & Control Systems Design Engineer - KZN
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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About this role
Employer: Hire Resolve
A well‑established engineering consultancy is currently seeking a highly experienced Instrumentation & Control Systems Design Engineer to join their team.
Responsibilities
As an Instrumentation & Control Systems Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Project Management
+ Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned engineering projects.
+ Interacting with clients to interpret requirements and ensure satisfaction.
+ Performing quality control checks on budgets, schedules, plans, and team performance, with regular reporting.
+ Coordinating with project directors/managers to optimize project delivery and profitability.
+ Reviewing engineering tasks, initiating corrective actions where necessary.
Site Investigations
+ Conduct site visits and develop evaluations on existing conditions.
Conceptual & Basic Design
+ Prepare conceptual/basic design reports including preliminary designs, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, and implementation plans.
+ Develop specifications for required equipment.
Detailed Design
+ Produce detailed designs, tender drawings, schedules of quantities, contract documents, and cost/schedule estimates.
+ Prepare equipment datasheets and specifications.
+ Define field test methods and quality monitoring plans.
+ Ensure compliance with applicable codes, practices, and standards.
Tender Process Supervision
+ Manage tender issuance, notifications, adjudication, and reporting.
Construction Interface
+ Address site queries, prepare monthly payment certificates, and oversee cost control and quality assurance.
+ Conduct site visits to verify installations align with design intent.
+ Support control and instrumentation system commissioning.
Administration & Support
+ Assist with preparation of standards, drawing printing, issue control, contractor and client liaison.
+ File and manage project documentation and correspondence.
+ Provide guidance and on‑the‑job training for junior engineers and CAD staff.
+ Follow ISO9001 procedures and maintain supporting documentation.
General
+ Perform duties expected of a senior engineering role.
+ Ensure strong use of MS Word, Excel, Project, and preferred control system design tools (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation).
+ Apply working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (OHS Act, SANS, IEC, ISA).
Requirements
+ Experience: Minimum of 6+ years in Instrumentation & Control Systems design (design‑specific).
+ Qualifications: B.Tech. or B.Sc. (Electrical/Electronic Engineering) or equivalent.
+ Strong technical background in field instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level), control system architecture (PLC, DCS, SCADA), alarm management, and loop design.
+ Exposure to heavy industry or petrochemical projects will be advantageous.
+ Ability to be self‑driven, accurate, accountable and maintain quality in design delivery.
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
+ Mentoring capability for junior engineers and technical oversight responsibility.
Benefits
+ Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Meyer at lisa.meyer@hireresolve.us
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com
+ We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise