Power Engineer

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional with a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent. Candidates must have 3-5 years in electrical power systems design and a strong understanding of SANS compliance. Key competencies include load analysis and project scoping for telecommunications power systems, especially related to 5G upgrades. This role offers the opportunity to integrate energy efficiency within system designs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in electrical power systems design, analysis, or auditing.
• Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and electrical compliance frameworks.
• Experience with risk-based engineering and load analysis.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

Load analysis

Telecommunication systems knowledge

Project costing

Risk documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or National Diploma Power Systems

Job description

Must have technical / professional qualifications :

Must have technical / professional qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering\ National Diploma Power Systems, or related field

Experience :

• 3-5 years experience in electrical power systems design, analysis, or auditing.
• Telecom or ICT infrastructure power management experience highly desirable with knowledge on load analysis and trends.
• Strong knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and electrical compliance frameworks.
• Experience with risk-based engineering, electrical load analysis, and project scoping.
• Proven track record in managing power upgrades for colocation and / or future network deployment such as 5G.

Technical Competencies

• Strong ability to design, read, and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Solid knowledge of Telecommunication systems and solutions such as transformers, rectifier systems, batteries, standby generators, hybrid power systems, renewable energy systems and cooling systems.
• Skilled in load analysis, project costing, and risk documentation.
• Ability to integrate energy efficiency and sustainability into system design.