Senior Electrical Engineer

First Point Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and deliver electrical systems for data centres and critical infrastructure. You will develop SLDs, layouts, load schedules and cable schedules, and provide engineering support through design, testing, commissioning and handover.

You will work with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams to ensure compliance with SANS/IEC standards, budgets and timelines, including LV/MV distribution, UPS and battery systems, generators,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc/BTech) required.
• ECSA registration as Candidate Engineer/Technologist advantageous.
• Training in data centre infrastructure and critical power systems is beneficial.
• 3–7+ years' experience in data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Experience with LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, switchgear, transformers, busbars and PDUs.
• Experience preparing SLDs, load schedules and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for data centres and critical infrastructure.
• Prepare and review SLDs, schematics, layouts and cable schedules.
• Perform electrical calculations including load, voltage drop and protection.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support through tendering, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Travel to project sites locally and internationally when required.

Skills

Electrical design

SLDs preparation

Power systems

Project coordination

Client liaison

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering

ECSA Candidate Engineer/Technologist advantageous

Tools

Electrical design software

AutoCAD / Revit

MS Excel/Project

Job description

Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and technical support of electrical systems for data centres, critical power and infrastructure projects. The Electrical Engineer will develop safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions, including LV/MV distribution, UPS and battery systems, generators, transformers, switchgear, ATS/STS systems, busbars, and PDUs.

The role includes preparing and reviewing SLDs, electrical calculations, specifications, BOQs, and technical drawings, supporting tenders and equipment selection, and providing engineering support throughout design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

The Electrical Engineer will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure solutions comply with applicable standards, client requirements, project specifications, budgets, and timelines.

Requirements & Skills:

Education

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering, preferably specialising in Electrical Power Engineering.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer/Technologist advantageous; Professional Engineer/Technologist registration would be beneficial for a senior role.
• Relevant training or certification in data centre infrastructure, UPS systems, generators, electrical protection or critical power systems advantageous.

Experience

• 3–7+ years' relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably within data centres, critical infrastructure, industrial facilities or mission-critical environments.
• Experience in electrical system design, equipment selection, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Experience with LV/MV distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, switchgear, transformers, busbars, PDUs and earthing systems.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical layouts, load schedules, cable schedules and technical specifications.
• Experience supporting tenders, BOQs, quotations and technical proposals.
• Experience coordinating contractors, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Site and commissioning experience would be strongly advantageous.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical systems, single-phase and three-phase power.
• Electrical load calculations, current, voltage, kW, kVA, power factor and demand calculations.
• Three-phase Star and Delta systems.
• Data centre electrical architectures including N, N+1, N+2 and 2N redundancy.
• UPS and battery systems, including autonomy and capacity calculations.
• Generator sizing and integration.
• LV/MV switchgear and distribution.
• ATS, STS, and automatic transfer/control philosophies.
• Busbar and tap‑off systems.
• Rack and PDU power distribution.
• Cable sizing, voltage drop, and derating.
• Short‑circuit levels, discrimination/selectivity and protection coordination.
• Earthing, bonding and lightning protection principles.
• Relevant SANS/IEC standards, electrical regulations and occupational health & safety requirements.
• Understanding of data centre resilience, availability, maintainability and energy efficiency.

Technical Skills

• Ability to develop and review SLDs, electrical schematics, layouts, load schedules and technical drawings.
• Electrical equipment sizing and selection.
• UPS, battery, and generator sizing.
• Transformer, switchgear, busbar, and PDU selection.
• Cable sizing and voltage‑drop calculations.
• Load‑flow, fault‑level, and protection calculations.
• Preparation of BOQs, scopes of work, technical specifications and equipment schedules.
• Technical evaluation of supplier quotations and equipment submissions.
• Testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Fault finding, root‑cause analysis and preparation of technical reports.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project proficiency.
• Electrical design/calculation software experience advantageous.
• Ability to interpret client specifications, tender documents and engineering standards.

Essential Functions

• Design and develop electrical systems for data centres, critical power and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical schematics, layouts, load schedules and cable schedules.
• Perform electrical calculations including load analysis, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault levels, protection, power factor and equipment sizing.
• Design and specify LV/MV distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, busbars, tap‑off boxes and PDUs.
• Develop electrical solutions incorporating appropriate redundancy philosophies, including N, N+1, N+2 and 2N configurations.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, BOQs, equipment schedules and technical documentation for projects and tenders.
• Review client requirements, tender specifications, drawings and technical documentation and develop compliant engineering solutions.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor technical proposals, quotations, drawings and equipment selections.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Projects, Procurement and Operations during tendering and project execution.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, civil, controls/BMS and other engineering disciplines.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys and technical assessments and identify existing system constraints and risks.
• Oversee and support electrical installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis of electrical equipment and system failures and prepare technical reports.
• Ensure electrical designs and installations comply with applicable SANS, IEC, client, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, calculations, revisions and as‑built records.
• Liaise professionally with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers on technical matters.
• Assist with project cost optimisation and value engineering while maintaining system reliability, safety and performance.
• Support the delivery of projects within agreed scope, programme, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Provide technical input during client meetings, project reviews, design reviews and tender clarification meetings.
• Travel to project sites locally and internationally when required to provide engineering, installation and commissioning support.

Additional Information

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have strong customer communication skills and be able to provide technical support during tenders, client meetings, and technical queries.
• Must be willing and able to travel locally and internationally as required.
• Must be self‑motivated, demonstrate initiative and be able to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational and interpersonal skills appropriate to the engineering function.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professional integrity and ethical conduct in all business activities.
• Must be able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and in demanding, mission‑critical project environments.