Power Engineer

A 1 L; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Part time

Job summary

A telecommunications firm is searching for a Power Engineer to design and implement electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5 years of experience in power systems design and telecom infrastructure. The role focuses on supporting network expansions and future technology deployments while integrating energy efficiency into system design.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in electrical power systems design analysis or auditing.
• Experience with telecom or ICT infrastructure power management.
• Strong knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and electrical compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement electrical power systems for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with SANS 10142-1 applying risk-based engineering principles.
• Design power solutions to support network expansions.

Skills

Electrical power systems design

Load analysis

Risk-based engineering

Telecommunications infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client in the mobile sector is seeking a Power Engineer on a contract duration of 12 months.

This role is responsible to review and implementation and advise on electrical power systems for telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on colocation sites and future technology deployments or upgrades by our customers. The role involves ensuring compliance with SANS 10142-1 applying risk-based engineering principles and delivering reliable safe and cost-effective power upgrades to support network expansion and multi-operator sharing. You will be accountable for the review approval and design of power solutions to support our customers network expansions.

Qualifications

Must have technical / professional qualifications :

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

Experience

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.