Electrical Design Engineer: Power Systems for Data Centers

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

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.