Electrical Engineer/Technologist – Building Services

Arup; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Technologist – Building Services to join the Durban team. The successful candidate will develop designs, ensure high-quality solutions, and work collaboratively with teams on various projects. This role offers opportunities for skill development and engaging in meaningful work.

Benefits

Medical aid and hospital gap cover

Provident fund for retirement

Profit share

Access to ongoing training

Community engagement program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional registration with ECSA preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or data centre projects is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs from scheme to construction monitoring.
• Collaborate with external teams and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Prepare design stage reports and liaise with various disciplines.

Skills

Building services consultancy

Knowledge of Revit

Knowledge of ETAP

Knowledge of Trimble ProDesign

Carbon Modelling software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Professional registration with ECSA or working towards

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent multi–disciplinary firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants and Technical Specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer/Technologist – Building Services to join our team in either Johannesburg / Durban / Cape Town.

Working very closely with colleagues and clients, you will be accountable for interpreting the client brief and developing designs at all stages from scheme through to detail, construction monitoring, commissioning and close out. Acting freely to investigate solutions, you will explore options, work closely with external collaborators, and work in a team to develop and convey design solutions. Proven knowledge in building service design and in-depth knowledge of standards and best practice, including a varied portfolio of medium to large scale completed projects with knowledge across a range of project scales and types. Knowledgeable in preparation of design stage reports.

You will be an inquisitive and creative, solution-orientated yet collaborative, persuasive, and engaging individual who gives their all to ensure the client is happy and the solution both high-quality and practical. You will be accountable to a project director/manager for day-to-day delivery, and you will be provided with formal and informal support to develop your skills. You will liaise with other disciplines within the regional office and elsewhere within the company. You may be required to work away from your normal office from time to time and be willing and able to travel internationally to project sites.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional registration with ECSA or working towards.
• Knowledge within building services consultancy.
• Knowledge of Revit, ETAP, Trimble ProDesign (Amtech).
• Carbon Modelling software or ability to learn this/guide others in this.
• Healthcare or Data Centre projects knowledge.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at [e-mail] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

Different people, shared values:

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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