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**Junior Consulting Engineer (Civil / Industrial / Mechanical)** Support EY's Power & Utilities team by coordinating Quality Assurance Field Engineers, validating adherence to technical standards, and ensuring high-quality execution of utility deployment programmes. Key responsibilities include team leadership, on-site issue resolution, field data analysis, and reporting. Leverage strong analytical skills, effective communication, and attention to detail in a team-oriented role that balances field and office work. Requires a B.Eng (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical) degree, valid SA Code B driver's license, and 6-18 months of experience in engineering or related environments.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Cape Town
- Country
- South Africa
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Position: Junior Consulting Engineer (Civil / Industrial / Mechanical)
Client Industry: Utilities
Location: Cape Town (Preferred)
Division: Consulting Power & Utilities
Reports to: Senior Consulting Engineer / Quality Assurance Lead
1. About EY
EY is a global leader in assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax. We help organisations build a better working world by enhancing performance, enabling digital transformation, and strengthening operational resilience.
2. Opportunity Power & Utilities
EYs Power & Utilities practice partners with organisations to modernise infrastructure, digitise field operations, and strengthen customer service and asset reliability. This division supports utilities undergoing transformation through technology, data, and operational excellence initiatives.
3. Role Description
The Junior Consulting Engineer will support EYs Power & Utilities delivery teams, providing technical oversight and coordination of field-based installation and quality activities. This role supervises Quality Assurance Field Engineers, validates compliance to engineering standards, resolves technical issues, and ensures high-quality execution of large-scale utility deployment programmes.
4. Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and guide teams of Quality Assurance Field Engineers.
- Review inspection results and validate adherence to technical and utility standards.
- Support planning, scheduling and route allocation for field operations.
- Conduct on-site verification of escalated technical issues.
- Analyse field data to identify trends, defects and improvement opportunities.
- Support development of quality frameworks and installation standards.
- Prepare structured engineering reports and progress summaries.
- Ensure compliance with EY safety and operational protocols.
5. Skills & Attributes
- Strong engineering analytical skills
- Effective coordination and communication capabilities
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work across field and office environments
- Team-oriented with willingness to learn
6. Technical Requirements
- B.Eng (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical) or equivalent
- Valid SA Code B drivers licence
- Own reliable passenger vehicle
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office, digital/web tools)
- 618 months experience in engineering, utilities or construction environments (advantageous)
- Comfortable with outdoor work, travel and field supervision
