Senior Telecom Power Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Travel expenses covered

Health benefits (medical/dental/vision

Professional development

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in Telecommunications Infrastructure to design, deploy, and maintain power systems for telecom facilities. You will ensure reliable operation of UPS, generators, and distribution networks supporting base stations and data centers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in telecom power environments, with strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering focused on telecom or critical infrastructure.
• Experience with UPS systems, generators, and power distribution in telecom environments.
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding for sensitive equipment; familiarity with PM and site management.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee electrical power systems for telecom sites, including backup power solutions.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and telecom standards for power infrastructure.
• Conduct site surveys to determine electrical requirements and challenges.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues affecting telecom equipment.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors for installations and maintenance.
• Develop maintenance plans to ensure high availability of power systems.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Power distribution

UPS systems

Grounding techniques

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in Telecommunications Infrastructure to design, deploy, and maintain power systems for telecom facilities. You will ensure reliable operation of UPS, generators, and distribution networks supporting base stations and data centers.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years in telecom power environments, with strong analytical and project management skills.