Electrical Design Engineer

Leap29; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for a global client in the data center sector in South Africa. The successful candidate will develop electrical system designs, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and liaise with utility providers to ensure reliable power. A degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in data center design are essential. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in sustainable data center projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data center or mission-critical facility design.
• Knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution networks.
• Familiarity with SANS codes and experience working with Eskom is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical designs, single-line diagrams, and load calculations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through concept, design, and commissioning phases.
• Liaise with Eskom and local municipalities on MV/HV connections and approvals.

Skills

MV/LV system design

Power distribution knowledge

Energy efficiency optimization

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer – Data Centers

Location: South Africa

Contract Type: Permanent

Leap29 is assisting a leading global client in the data center sector to hire an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of critical infrastructure projects across South Africa.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing electrical system designs (MV/LV), coordinating with civil and mechanical teams, and interfacing with Eskom and local utilities to ensure reliable power supply. You’ll also contribute to implementing energy-efficient and resilient solutions that meet the region’s growing demand for sustainable data center capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical designs, single-line diagrams, and load calculations
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through concept, design, and commissioning phases
• Liaise with Eskom and local municipalities on MV/HV connections and approvals
• Ensure compliance with SANS standards, safety regulations, and client specifications
• Support optimization for power usage effectiveness (PUE) and system resilience

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Proven experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
• Knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, generators, and power distribution networks
• Familiarity with SANS codes and experience working with Eskom is highly desirable
• Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD or ETAP is advantageous

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects in South Africa’s fast-growing data center market, please send your CV to Georgia Sumnall.