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

EY’s 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 EY’s 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 driver’s licence
• Own reliable passenger vehicle
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office, digital/web tools)
• 6–18 months experience in engineering, utilities or construction environments (advantageous)
• Comfortable with outdoor work, travel and field supervision