Lead Engineer - Energy Systems & Project Development

Reference: JN -032026-86476_1774965858

A growing infrastructure-focused organisation is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the technical development and delivery of complex power projects.

This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys operating across the full project lifecycle - from early-stage evaluation through to construction and operational optimisation.

The Opportunity

You'll act as a key technical reference across multiple projects, ensuring that engineering decisions are robust, practical, and aligned with long-term performance objectives.

The role combines technical leadership, project involvement, and continuous improvement, with exposure to both new developments and existing operational assets.

What You'll Be Doing
* Provide technical oversight across project development, delivery, and commissioning
* Evaluate new opportunities, including site feasibility and technical viability
* Support procurement strategies and engage with suppliers and contractors
* Review designs, specifications, and technical documentation
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful implementation
* Support site teams during construction and operational phases
* Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
* Contribute to performance optimisation and troubleshooting activities
* Lead upgrade or enhancement projects across existing assets
* Stay informed on evolving technologies and engineering practices

What We're Looking For
* Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
* Experience in power systems, infrastructure, or energy-related projects
* Proven involvement across full project lifecycle (development to delivery)
* Strong understanding of design, construction, and operational interfaces
* Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and technical stakeholders
* Ability to make independent technical decisions

Key Competencies
* Strong technical leadership and problem-solving capability
* Project coordination and delivery mindset
* Commercial awareness and understanding of project drivers
* Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Structured, analytical, and solutions-oriented

Personal Profile
* Proactive and hands-on
* Comfortable working across multiple projects
* Detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset
* Collaborative and adaptable

A growing infrastructure-focused organisation is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the technical development and delivery of complex power projects.

This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys operating across the full project lifecycle - from early-stage evaluation through to construction and operational optimisation.


The Opportunity

You'll act as a key technical reference across multiple projects, ensuring that engineering decisions are robust, practical, and aligned with long-term performance objectives.

The role combines technical leadership, project involvement, and continuous improvement, with exposure to both new developments and existing operational assets.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide technical oversight across project development, delivery, and commissioning

  • Evaluate new opportunities, including site feasibility and technical viability

  • Support procurement strategies and engage with suppliers and contractors

  • Review designs, specifications, and technical documentation

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful implementation

  • Support site teams during construction and operational phases

  • Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Contribute to performance optimisation and troubleshooting activities

  • Lead upgrade or enhancement projects across existing assets

  • Stay informed on evolving technologies and engineering practices


What We're Looking For

  • Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related discipline)

  • Experience in power systems, infrastructure, or energy-related projects

  • Proven involvement across full project lifecycle (development to delivery)

  • Strong understanding of design, construction, and operational interfaces

  • Experience working with contractors, suppliers, and technical stakeholders

  • Ability to make independent technical decisions


Key Competencies

  • Strong technical leadership and problem-solving capability

  • Project coordination and delivery mindset

  • Commercial awareness and understanding of project drivers

  • Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Structured, analytical, and solutions-oriented


Personal Profile

  • Proactive and hands-on

  • Comfortable working across multiple projects

  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset

  • Collaborative and adaptable

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Cape Town

Permanent

Added 31/03/2026
Reference: JN -032026-86476_1774965858

Lead Engineer - Energy Systems & Project Development

Cape Town
Permanent

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