Control Systems & Instrumentation Design Engineer
Hire Resolve
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 23 March 2026
Job Details
Job Description
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 [email protected]
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
- 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