Principal EICA Design Engineer

6 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead complex water and wastewater engineering projects with an international design team based in Cape Town.Engineering (Water/Wastewater) | Competitive salary | Cape Town office with UK collaborationAbout Our ClientOur client is a global leader in multi-disciplinary engineering, with a strong presence in sectors such as Water, Energy, and Infrastructure. Their in-house design team delivers projects from feasibility to commissioning, with a focus on innovation, compliance, and long-term sustainability. With recent framework awards and continued growth, they are expanding their Cape Town team to support projects across the UK and beyond.The Role: Principal EICA Design EngineerAs Principal EICA Design Engineer, youll play a critical leadership role within a multi-disciplinary team, delivering design solutions across water treatment, distribution, wastewater recycling, and flood defence projects. Youll be responsible for managing EICA designs from feasibility through construction, ensuring technical excellence, safety, and innovation throughout the lifecycle of each project.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret and challenge project requirements from client documentation.Lead the design of electrical and control systems, including MCCs, power distribution models, and instrumentation.Prepare specifications, calculations, CAD drawings, and design schedules.Coordinate and oversee surveys, subcontractor inputs, and supplier design reviews.Ensure compliance with industry standards, QA processes, OHSA, ISO, and other international safety regulations.Manage project schedules, budgets, and design quality.Provide technical guidance during installation and commissioning phases.Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.Represent and present technical solutions to clients and stakeholders.About YouRegistered as a PR Eng or PR Tech with ECSA.BTech/BSc in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control or Automation Engineering.Minimum 12 years experience in water/wastewater project design, including treatment plants and pumping stations.Strong understanding of water sector standards and multidisciplinary design integration.Proficient in ElectricalOM and CAD software; MS Office suite skills essential.Experienced in managing complex projects and technical teams.Excellent English communication skills and collaborative mindset.Committed to ongoing professional development.Let me know if you'd like this adapted for an internal job spec or external marketing.

  • Principal EICA Design Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

    Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead complex water and wastewater engineering projects with an international design team based in Cape Town.Engineering (Water/Wastewater) | Competitive salary | Cape Town office with UK collaborationAbout Our ClientOur client is a global leader in multi-disciplinary engineering, with a strong presence in...

  • Principal EICA Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Job Openings Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater) About the job Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater) Lead complex water and wastewater engineering projects with an international design team based in Cape Town. Engineering (Water/Wastewater) | Competitive salary | Cape Town office with UK...

  • Senior EICA Design Engineer

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Senior EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead the design of essential water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa.Engineering Salary dependent on experienceAbout Our ClientOur client is a leading engineering and construction company with a strong track record delivering EPC projects in sectors like Water, Energy, Defence, and Nuclear....

  • Principal Civil Design Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

    Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead Civil Engineering Design on Critical Water Infrastructure ProjectsCape Town-based | Competitive salary | Water/Wastewater SectorAbout Our ClientOur client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across sectors including water, energy, and infrastructure. With a strong in-house...

  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

    Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead complex water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa in a high-growth engineering environment.Cape Town-based | Salary not disclosedAbout UsWe are a multidisciplinary engineering and design team working at the forefront of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our focus spans...

  • Principal Civil Design Engineer

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead Civil Engineering Design on Critical Water Infrastructure ProjectsCape Town-based | Competitive salary | Water/Wastewater SectorAbout Our ClientOur client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across sectors including water, energy, and infrastructure. With a strong in-house...

  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Overview Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater) – Lead complex water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa in a high-growth engineering environment. Cape Town-based | Salary not disclosed. About Us We are a multidisciplinary engineering and design team working at the forefront of water and wastewater infrastructure...

  • Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)Lead complex water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa in a high-growth engineering environment.Cape Town-based | Salary not disclosedAbout UsWe are a multidisciplinary engineering and design team working at the forefront of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Our focus spans...

  • Principal Civil Design Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

    Overview Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater) – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa About the job Lead Civil Engineering Design on Critical Water Infrastructure Projects. Cape Town-based role with a competitive salary in the Water/Wastewater sector. About Our Client Our client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality...

  • Principal Network Engineer

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Ntt Ltd. Full time

    Principal Network Engineer Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town Your day at NTT DATA The Principal Network Engineer is a highly skilled subject matter expert, responsible for designing, architecting, and leading complex and strategic network initiatives. This role involves setting network technology standards, driving innovation, and providing leadership in...