Data Center Power Solutions Architect

Huawei South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Data Center Power Solutions Architect in Johannesburg to design advanced power infrastructure solutions. The role focuses on ensuring reliable and efficient power systems for data centers. Candidates should have strong experience in power system design, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering. This is a full-time position that requires onsite work and an understanding of Huawei's technologies is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data center power system design, including UPS and power distribution.
• Knowledge of digital power and energy solutions specifically for data centers.
• Familiarity with Huawei data center technologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect power solutions for data centers including UPS and power distribution.
• Develop technical proposals and documentation for power solutions.
• Conduct power capacity planning and load assessments.

Skills

Data center power system design

Communication skills

Coordination

Customer-facing skills

High-quality documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field

Job description

🔎 Job Title: Data Center Power Solutions Architect | Huawei South Africa | Johannesburg

🏢 Recruiting Company: Huawei South Africa

🌍 Job Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

💼 Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

📧 Application Method: Send your CV to [e-mail]

⚠️ Eligibility: Only candidates based in South Africa

Position Summary

Huawei South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Power Solutions Architect to design and deliver advanced power infrastructure solutions for digital power and data center environments. This role is essential for ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable power systems supporting mission‑critical data center operations.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Center Power Solutions Architect, you will lead the design, configuration, and technical validation of end‑to‑end power systems—including UPS, power distribution, backup solutions, and energy optimization technologies. You will collaborate with project teams, customers, and engineering specialists to create compliant, high‑availability power architectures tailored to enterprise and carrier‑grade data centers. Your expertise will guide solution proposals, project execution, and pre‑sales engagements, ensuring alignment with Huawei’s Digital Power strategy in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect power solutions for data centers (UPS, power distribution, battery systems, rectifiers).
• Develop technical proposals, solution documentation, and site power layouts.
• Conduct power capacity planning, load assessments, and redundancy design (N, N+1, N+N).
• Collaborate with sales, project delivery, and engineering teams to define solution scope.
• Support customer engagements, presentations, and technical validations.
• Ensure solutions comply with safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Provide expertise during implementation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Optimize energy efficiency through modern digital power technologies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in data center power system design (UPS, power supply, power distribution).
• Knowledge of digital power and energy solutions for data centers.
• Familiarity with Huawei data center or digital power technologies (advantage).
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles (load calculations, redundancy, safety).
• Excellent communication, coordination, and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality power solution documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with power audits and site assessments.
• Certification in data center or power systems engineering (e.g., CDCP, CDCMP).
• Exposure to large‑scale data center projects.
• Understanding of renewable or hybrid energy solutions.
• Familiarity with standards such as IEC, SANS, or Tier classifications (Uptime Institute).

Recruitment Pro Tip

Showcase detailed examples of power architectures you’ve designed—especially UPS configurations, redundancy schemes, or energy‑efficient upgrades. Hiring managers prioritize candidates who demonstrate real‑world data center power design impact.