Senior Electrical Engineer

Reference: 30843413159_1793717793

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: South Africa (Fully Remote)
Building Services / Data Centres

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing international engineering consultancy, working remotely from South Africa on large-scale, international data centre projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical engineer with a strong building services background who is looking to work on complex, technically challenging projects within the mission-critical sector, while collaborating with an established international engineering team.

The Role
- Lead and deliver electrical design projects within the data centre and mission-critical sectors.
- Develop electrical designs from concept through to detailed design and construction stages.
- Undertake electrical calculations, load assessments and technical design specifications.
- Design and coordinate LV distribution systems, power infrastructure and associated electrical services.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.
- Review technical documentation, drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders throughout the design process.

Requirements
- BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong experience within an MEP / Building Services consultancy environment.
- Proven experience in electrical building services design.
- Previous experience working on data centre or other mission-critical projects is highly advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge of LV distribution, power systems and electrical infrastructure.
- Proficiency in relevant electrical design software and industry standards.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international engineering team.
- Excellent technical, communication and coordination skills.
- NB: You would be required to have your own equipment

Whats on Offer?
- Fully remote working arrangement from anywhere in South Africa.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale international data centre projects.
- Exposure to complex and technically challenging engineering projects.
- Collaboration with an established international engineering team.
- Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business with strong long-term growth prospects.

Interested? If youre a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and gain exposure to exciting international data centre projects, Id love to hear from you!

Please get in touch: [email protected]

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 03/11/2026
Reference: 30843413159_1793717793

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