Senior Building Services Electrical And Electronics Engineer

Zutari; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Building Services Electrical and Electronics Engineer to manage design aspects across their Data Centre portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in project coordination and team management. Proficiency in Revit and electrical simulation software is highly advantageous, as well as active professional registration. This role fosters a diverse workplace, encouraging individuals from designated groups in South Africa to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and electrical simulation software is highly advantageous.
• International experience will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage full design aspects for Electrical and Electronic Services.
• Direct a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered.
• Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects.
• Maintain accountability for resourcing, quality, and project financial performance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Management

Design Compliance

Revit

Project Coordination

Education

BSc / BEng or MSc / MEng in Electrical Engineering

Active professional registration

Tools

Dynamo

Python

EOM and electrical simulation software

Job description

Senior Building Services Electrical and Electronics Engineer - (ENG-L6.81)

Requisition : ENG-L6.81

Job Title :

Senior Building Services Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Category : Engineering

Contract Type : Permanent (Employee)

Location : Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA Tshwane - Pretoria, GP

Description

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience.

As human‑centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co‑create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives.

Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

Role Responsibilities

Manage full design aspects for Electrical and Electronic Services mainly across our Data Centre portfolio.

Analysing project requirements in the context of various codes and standards and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.

Directing a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.

Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.

Develop scripts and add‑ins to automate repetitive design aspects and / or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).

Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, including those applicable to South Africa, Middle East & Australia.

Representation at client and professional meetings and being able to present work and engage in technical conversations.

Maintaining accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management, and keeping the client informed on project progress.

Qualifications

BSc / BEng, or MSc / MEng in Electrical Engineering.

Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.

Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer within the Data Centre and / or Built Environment.

(International experience will be highly advantageous).

Strong technical view of building services, focusing mainly on Electrical and Electronics.

Uptime Institute certification would be an advantage.

Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage working on your projects.

Strong proficiency in EOM and electrical simulation software is highly advantageous.

Being confident, a team player, and approachable.

Diversity Statement

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success.

We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups in South Africa.