Data Centre Electrical Engineer – Mission-Critical (MCF)

Haskoning; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract with competitive...

Hybrid working model

Training and development programs

Inclusive culture

Offices in Sandton/Cape Town/Umhlanga

Job summary

Haskoning in South Africa seeks an Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to design, analyse and model electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. You will develop MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation, and protection schemes, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will work in a cross-border hybrid team, collaborating with global peers and sharing knowledge across MEP/MCF communities. 4–7+ years of post-graduate experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• ECSA registration or progress toward ECSA
• Experience in data centres / mission critical facilities is an advantage
• Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, Dialux and Excel
• Revizto, automation and AI tools experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of industry standards and design/construction practices
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication in English

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical work packages for data centre projects
• Build and maintain ETAP models
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, protection and reliability studies
• Design MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation and switchgear systems
• Coordinate Revit/BIM and ETAP models and drawings
• Produce specifications, calculations, reports and tender documents
• Support planning, cost and risk reviews and technical decisions
• Review tenders and vendor proposals and participate in design reviews
• Support FAT, SAT, IST, commissioning and testing
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

ECSA registration or progress toward ECSA

Tools

Revit

ETAP

Dialux

Excel

ACC

Revizto

Job description

Haskoning in South Africa seeks an Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to design, analyse and model electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. You will develop MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation, and protection schemes, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will work in a cross-border hybrid team, collaborating with global peers and sharing knowledge across MEP/MCF communities. 4–7+ years of post-graduate experience is preferred.