Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centre Infrastructure

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zutari is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design for data centre projects across all phases. You will lead technical delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with global clients and stakeholders to deliver resilient, high-performance infrastructure.

You will ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and local standards, manage resources and bids, and stay ahead of emerging technologies in electrical delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc.Eng) and ECSA PrEng registration.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical design with 3+ years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, UPS, standby power, and earthing.
• Experience with international/local codes and standards including SA and Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and execution for data centre projects across all phases.
• Manage resources, prepare fee estimates, timelines, risks, scope, and financial performance.
• Oversee tender processes, including technical reviews and contractor deliverables.
• Draft technical reports, specifications, and basis of design documents.
• Maintain project documentation, including BIM, aligned with QA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Team coordination

Communication

Technical problem solving

Education

BEng/BScEng Electrical Engineering

ECSA PrEng

Tools

ETAP

EOM

Dialux

Windchill

ACC

Revit

Navisworks

BIM workflows

Job description

Zutari is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design for data centre projects across all phases. You will lead technical delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate with global clients and stakeholders to deliver resilient, high-performance infrastructure.

You will ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and local standards, manage resources and bids, and stay ahead of emerging technologies in electrical delivery.