Description
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer/ Technologist/ Technician to join our Property & Build Services team in South Africa. In this role, you will provide strong technical input into the design and delivery of high-reliability electrical power systems across data centre and industrial infrastructure projects.
You will:
- Deliver electrical designs from concept through detailed design and construction support
- Collaborate and work with a global multi-disciplinary team of engineers on a project while taking an active part in the design process and co-ordination
- Deliver projects from inception to close-out with appropriate guidance from senior engineers, while taking ownership of defined work packages
- Engage with clients and professional teams, supporting delivery, coordination, and clear technical communication
- Perform and support power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash)
- Assist in the specification and integration of MV systems, transformers, standby generation, UPS systems, and switchgear
Health and Safety:
- Demonstrate leadership in SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision, and policies
- Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
- Embrace, display, and promote the company values and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times
Requirements:
- Minimum BSc Eng. or B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
- At least 7 years consulting engineering experience with building services and industrial environment
- Professional Registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech Eng) advantageous
Desired Skills:
- Excellent communication skills (English)
- Working knowledge of IEC, SANS and BS standards applicable to MV/LV power systems
- Good knowledge of various building contracts applicable to the building services industry
- Strong knowledge of MV and LV power distribution systems
- Good knowledge of standby generation systems, synchronisation schemes, and system reliability concepts
- Knowledge and experience with Autodesk Products (Revit, Navisworks, etc.)
- Perform and support power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash using eTAP or equivalent tools
- Higher than average Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.) skills