Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centers)

HASKONING; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract with competitive...

Hybrid working model

Training and development programs

Inclusive culture

Offices in Sandton/Cape Town/Umhlanga

Job summary

Haskoning in South Africa seeks an Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres) to design, analyse and model electrical systems for mission-critical facilities. You will develop MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation, and protection schemes, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will work in a cross-border hybrid team, collaborating with global peers and sharing knowledge across MEP/MCF communities. 4–7+ years of post-graduate experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering
• ECSA registration or progress toward ECSA
• Experience in data centres / mission critical facilities is an advantage
• Proficiency in Revit, ETAP, Dialux and Excel
• Revizto, automation and AI tools experience is advantageous
• Strong understanding of industry standards and design/construction practices
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication in English

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical work packages for data centre projects
• Build and maintain ETAP models
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, protection and reliability studies
• Design MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation and switchgear systems
• Coordinate Revit/BIM and ETAP models and drawings
• Produce specifications, calculations, reports and tender documents
• Support planning, cost and risk reviews and technical decisions
• Review tenders and vendor proposals and participate in design reviews
• Support FAT, SAT, IST, commissioning and testing
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering

ECSA registration or progress toward ECSA

Tools

Revit

ETAP

Dialux

Excel

ACC

Revizto

Job description

The global digital revolution is expanding prosperity worldwide, enabled by reliable, resilient data centres. Drawing on our pioneering experience, we help clients achieve dependable and profitable data centre investments globally.

Our established Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) team partners with leading data centre providers and users across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the UK, with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.

Data centres are a strategic market for Haskoning, ranked among the industry’s top five design and engineering firms. To support our growth in innovative, sustainable data centres, we seek experienced professionals in the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa.

What you do as an Electrical Engineer (MCF/ Data Centres)

As an Electrical Engineer (MCF/Data Centres), you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the globe to design, analyse and model electrical systems for some of the world's most complex mission-critical facilities. You will be responsible for developing power systems ranging from 5 VDC to 150 kV, including power distribution networks, energy storage solutions, redundancy concepts, generators and UPS systems. By maintaining and optimising electrical network models, you will help ensure safe, reliable and resilient operations. In addition, you will develop protection schemes, access control and resilience solutions, while supporting activities such as risk assessments, testing, commissioning and operational readiness to ensure facilities perform as intended from day one.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical work packages for data centre projects;
• Build and maintain ETAP models;
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, protection, arc-flash, motor-starting, harmonic, reliability, and contingency studies;
• Design MV/LV distribution, UPS, generation, switchgear, protection, and critical power systems;
• Coordinate Revit/BIM and ETAP models, diagrams, layouts, and design documents;
• Produce specifications, calculations, reports, tender documents, and other deliverables;
• Support planning, cost and risk reviews, technical decisions, and multidisciplinary coordination;
• Review tenders and vendor proposals and participate in design reviews, workshops, and hazard assessments;
• Support FAT, SAT, IST, commissioning, readiness, testing, and troubleshooting;
• Communicate progress and risks and ensure compliance with standards, client requirements, and mission-critical principles.

You will work in a cross-border hybrid team, delivering projects and improving processes.

You will share knowledge across our MEP and MCF communities.

What you bring

You are an entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem-solving attitude. Besides that, you have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, with 4 – 7+ years post graduate relevant, multi-disciplinary experience, within a consulting engineering environment;
• ECSA Professional registration or progress toward ECSA professional registration;
• Experience in design of data centres/ mission critical facilities is an advantage;
• Revit, ACC, ETAP, Dialux and Excel software proficiency;
• Revizto, automation and AI tools experience are advantageous;
• Strong understanding of industry standards and design/ construction practices;
• Good awareness of clients’ operational and business needs;
• Proactive, flexible, and results-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills;
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A solid foundation:A permanent contract with a competitive base salary and personal allowances. A bonus based on company profit might also be applicable;

• Work-life balance: 20 vacation days per annum (based on full-time employment), hybrid working model and flexible working hours;

• Development opportunities:A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups; and access to latest digital tools for your work.

• Informal and inclusive culture:A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning;

• A dynamic workplacein our vibrant offices in Sandton / Cape Town / Umhlanga, including a laptop and all necessary accessories shall be applicable.

Are you our new colleague?

We would love to hear from you!

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or personal characteristics, you are welcome here. Learn more about our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives on our website.