Elv & Ict Graduate Engineer (Data Centres)

Wsp Global Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an engineering professional to provide consulting services for large-scale data center projects. The role involves design, implementation, and management of telecommunications and building control systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong communication skills. WSP offers competitive pay, work-life balance, and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Medical cover

Generous leave

Professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• SAQCC registration is advantageous.
• Interest in ELV design and construction monitoring on Data Centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing consulting engineering services for data center infrastructure.
• Assisting senior engineers and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with standards and project reporting.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Quality control

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Revit

Autodesk products

Job description

Full-time

Company Description

This role can be based in either Midrand or Cape Town. We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready! Think bigger scale, higher profile, and ground-breaking projects.

Join WSP, and you'll be at the heart of a team of international experts dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, working on projects that transform society. WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa and the largest environmental consulting firm globally.

To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles: valuing our people and reputation; being locally dedicated with international scale; being future-focused and challenging the status quo; fostering collaboration; maintaining an empowering culture; and holding ourselves accountable.

Job Description

Providing consulting engineering services for the design, implementation, and close-out of Building Controls & Telecommunications infrastructure, as well as ICT & ELV systems for large-scale data centers.

The systems typically comprise:

• CCTV Monitoring & Recording Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Structured Cabling design with knowledge of network and IT equipment
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fibre Optic Network design including Ethernet and GPON solutions
• High Performance Computing & Storage Server hardware (advantageous)
• Project Management and Coordination with other Building Services
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk BIM (Revit, Navisworks, Glue, Field, etc.) and CAD software (advantageous)

This role encompasses the entire ELV & ICT consulting spectrum from inception through to close-out.

Key responsibilities include assisting senior engineers, project reporting, design reviews, maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting organizational objectives, participating in project meetings, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires proficiency in Telecoms, Controls, ELV & ICT design and commissioning, data center technologies, and standards such as SANS, ANSI/EIA/TIA, ISO. Experience in modeling software and BIM is advantageous, as is knowledge of project stages from inception to close-out, tender documentation, and management.

Additional responsibilities involve assisting in BOQ formulation, equipment specifications, quality control, site supervision, troubleshooting, cost control, and multi-contractor management.

Health and Safety: Role model standards for SHEQ, contribute to risk identification, promote a safe working environment, and embody company values.

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• SAQCC registration (advantageous)
• Interest in ELV design and construction monitoring on Data Centre projects
• Knowledge of Revit and/or ACC (advantageous)
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng eligibility (advantageous)

Key Competencies and Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills
• Critical thinking and sound judgment
• Decision-making and reasoning skills
• Quality control and active learning
• Valid driver's license (preferably own car)
• Proficiency in Autodesk products and computer literacy
• Self-motivated, responsible, and a good communicator

Additional Information

WSP offers work-life balance, competitive pay, benefits including medical cover, generous leave, and professional subscriptions. We promote an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and support disabled applicants meeting essential criteria.