Electrical Design Engineer

Xelvin; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 780,000 - 1,055,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing assistance

25 days holidays

Training opportunities

Personal guidance

Long-term career in NL

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in power distribution, data centres and mission-critical facilities who is willing to relocate to the Netherlands.

You will design MV/LV distribution, prepare load estimates, develop switchgear, and support UPS and backup power systems across industrial, building services and infrastructure projects.

This role offers relocation assistance, full onboarding support, and opportunities to build a long-term technical career in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical or Energy Engineering.
• At least two years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with MV or LV electrical distribution systems.
• Understanding of power distribution, backup power and electrical utilities.
• Experience in data centres, building services, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of load calculations, switchgear and single-line diagrams.
• Experience with technical documentation and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, DIgSILENT, Relux or MATLAB.
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Design MV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare load calculations and energy estimates.
• Develop switchgear, distribution boards and single-line diagrams.
• Support UPS, emergency power and backup system designs.
• Design electrical installations for buildings, data centres and critical environments.
• Contribute to solar PV, battery storage and protection studies.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Support site inspections, testing, commissioning and compliance checks.

Skills

MV distribution

LV distribution

Load calculations

Data centres

Single-line diagrams

UPS design

Electrical design

Education

Bachelors Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Relux

MATLAB

Job description

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience in power distribution, utility systems or mission-critical facilities? Would you like to contribute to reliable and sustainable electrical infrastructure in the Netherlands?

As an Electrical Engineer, you work on the design, development and coordination of electrical installations for industrial facilities, commercial buildings, data centres and infrastructure projects. Your projects may include medium- and low-voltage distribution, emergency power, UPS systems, renewable energy, battery storage and electrical building services.

You support projects from the first calculations and technical designs through to installation, testing and commissioning. You work closely with clients, contractors, utility companies and engineers from different technical disciplines.

What are you going to do?

• Design MV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Prepare load calculations and energy estimates.
• Develop switchgear, distribution boards and single-line diagrams.
• Support UPS, emergency power and backup system designs.
• Design electrical installations for buildings, data centres and critical environments.
• Contribute to solar PV, battery storage and protection studies.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Support site inspections, testing, commissioning and compliance checks.

What do you bring?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electromechanical or Energy Engineering.
• At least two years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with MV or LV electrical distribution systems.
• Understanding of power distribution, backup power and electrical utilities.
• Experience in data centres, building services, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of load calculations, switchgear and single-line diagrams.
• Experience with technical documentation and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD, EPLAN, ETAP, DIgSILENT, Relux or MATLAB.
• An analytical, organised and quality-conscious approach.
• Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands.

What can you expect from Xelvin?

• A salary starting from €4,400 gross per month, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Full relocation support, including assistance with housing and paperwork.
• 25 paid holidays, with the possibility of additional leave days.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Personal guidance before and after your move to the Netherlands.
• The opportunity to build a long-term technical career in the Netherlands.

About Xelvin

Xelvin is an international technical employment specialist. We connect qualified engineers and technical professionals with leading companies in the Netherlands.

Our international recruitment and relocation teams guide you through the complete process—from your first interview and employment contract to your visa application, relocation and start in the Netherlands.

Are you ready to apply your electrical engineering knowledge to reliable, energy-efficient and future-focused utility systems? Apply today and explore your career opportunities with Xelvin.