Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centre Power & Reliability

WSP USA

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

WSP USA in Cape Town seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join its property and build services team, providing technical leadership and acting as the electrical design authority for high‑reliability power systems across data centre and industrial projects.

You will lead HV/MV/LV designs with emphasis on resilience, redundancy and operational continuity, leveraging data centre experience where applicable, and manage client relationships to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

Proven leadership of electrical design in data centre and industrial projects.
Experience with HV/MV/LV power systems and system resilience.
Knowledge of IEC, SANS, BS standards for MV/LV power systems.
Familiar with JBCC, Fidic, NEC contracts.
Ability to manage budgets, fees and WIP.
Willingness to travel locally and globally.
Proactive, team player, strong communication skills.
At least 10 years of consulting engineering experience.
Driver's licence and own transport.
Data centre knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

Preparing accurate and concise designs, budgets, tender specs, and project financial control.
Collaborating with a global multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
Delivering projects from inception to close-out with focus on Data Centres.
Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted technical advisor.
Setting up client/consultant fee/contract agreements and managing professional fees.
Managing internal office project finances (hourly forecasting, WIP and invoicing).