Project Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the opportunity for growth within a renowned organization and engagement in impactful projects.
- Engage in impactful engineering projects focused on sustainability.
- Comprehensive development support from a leading global firm.
- Requires proactive approach to project management.
Pros
- Opportunity to work on diverse, impactful engineering projects.
- Strong support for professional development and training.
- Chance to be part of a global shift towards sustainable solutions.
Cons
- Potential relocation or travel to project sites.
- Fast-paced environment may be stressful for some.
- Work-life balance may be challenging during project peak times.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Hybrid or on-site
Good fit
- Engineering professionals eager for practical applications.
- Individuals passionate about renewable energy and sustainability.
- Early-career candidates looking for growth opportunities.
Not recommended for
- Candidates lacking relevant educational qualifications.
- Individuals seeking predictable routines.
- Those uncomfortable with collaborative team environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
General information
Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas and electrical grids.
Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!
What we offer
- Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on diverse and impactful projects in South Africa, and, occasionally, internationally.
- Thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment with clear opportunities for advancement and continuous learning.
- Benefit from tailored development plans, technical training, and project experience and grow within Tractebel and the broader ENGIE Group.
- Enjoy a competitive salary, pension plan, 21 days of annual leave (plus public holidays), and membership to one professional institute per year.
- We offer flexible working hours for a better work-life balance.
- Work from our well-located office in Century City, Cape Town.
- Join a vibrant atmosphere where trust and camaraderie are valued, and where we regularly come together and have fun—through afterworks, our annual party, and more.
Your mission
- Tractebel is primarily an Owner’s Engineer, who provides technical, design and problem solving support to its Clients.
- The Project Engineers in our team work closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Subject Matter Experts and
- Installation/Construction/Maintenance/Inspection Contractors to co-ordinate engineering efforts and solve problems
- To ensure that projects and problem solving happens within budget and on schedule, at the appropriate level of Quality and Safety.
Your key responsibilities
- Technical Problem Solving
- Tender Development and compilation
- Sitework or Contractor oversight
- Technical Quality Assurance
- Technical Interface between Client, Contractors, Tractebel Engineering Competence Centres, and Tractebel Management
- Engineering Design
- Contribution to Tractebel business improvement initiatives
- Supporting Quality, Cost and Time objectives
- Performs and participates in engineering design
We would love to hear from people with
- BSc Elec Eng (Elec/Elec-Mech) or BSc (Civil). BTech Qualifications will also be considered.
- This role is intended for candidates with more than a year of work experience but new graduates will be considered.
Who you are
- Versatile, with a can-do attitude and eagerness to learn within and across domains.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and in teams
- Resilient and proactive in fast-paced, dynamic project environments.Innovative within the bounds of engineering and organisational rules, is encouraged.
- Willing to travel occasionally for short-term assignments (international travel possible when the need arises).
Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.
Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!
As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.
Why this matters to us
Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.
