Electrical Design Engineer - Telecom Power & Data Centers

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 820,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Design Engineer in Polokwane to lead electrical design for telecom sites, focusing on power systems, grounding, UPS, generators, and battery backups. You will develop schematics and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with civil engineers and project managers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with at least 4 years of related experience, and hands-on CAD expertise.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design engineering.
Experience designing power systems for telecommunications infrastructure or data centers.
Knowledge of UPS, DC power, generators, and battery tech.
Proficiency with CAD software for electrical design (e.g., AutoCAD).
Understanding of grounding and lightning protection.
Familiarity with Telcordia/NEBS standards.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for telecommunications sites including power distribution and grounding.
Specify UPS, generators, and battery backup systems.
Create electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and layout drawings.
Ensure designs comply with telecom standards and local codes.
Collaborate with site acquisition and civil teams on infrastructure.
Conduct site surveys and assessments for new installations and upgrades.
Troubleshoot electrical issues at telecom sites.
Manage electrical aspects of project timelines and budgets.