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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Freelance- Data center
Added 02/10/2026
Reference: 30838583159_1790954909

⚡ Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centres | Remote from South Africa 6-Month Freelance Contract | Strong Possibility... Read more

⚡ Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centres | Remote from South Africa

6-Month Freelance Contract | Strong Possibility of Extension | International Projects

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer with Mission Critical or Data Centre design experience looking for your next international project?

I'm partnering with one of Ireland's leading MEP consultancies, with around 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month freelance contract, with a strong possibility of extension.

What's on offer:

* 6-month freelance contract
* Strong possibility of extension
* Fully remote from South Africa
* International Data Centre projects
* International client and project exposure
* No relocation required
* Strong pipeline of ongoing projects

What we're looking for:

* Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
* Mission Critical or Data Centre design experience - essential
* Strong Building Services consultancy background
* Extensive electrical design experience
* Experience with power distribution, lighting, UPS, generators, standby power and earthing
* Experience delivering large-scale projects
* Strong understanding of resilience and redundancy
* Experience working within international multidisciplinary teams
* Must have your own laptop suitable for professional design work

Hyperscale and high-voltage experience would be advantageous.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer based in South Africa and open to an international project with strong potential to extend beyond the initial 6 months, please get in touch.

? R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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Negotiable

South AfricaContractRemote

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Freelance - Data Centre
Added 02/10/2026
Reference: 30838493159_1790948249

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa | Potential Extension... Read more

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres

6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa | Potential Extension

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with Data Centre or Mission Critical design experience looking for your next international project?

We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.

They are looking for a **Mechanical Design Engineer** to join their team on an initial **6-month contract, with a strong opportunity for the contract to be extended**, working fully remotely from South Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on major European Data Centre projects, collaborate with international engineering teams and gain valuable international project exposure - all while remaining based in South Africa.

The Opportunity

You will contribute to the mechanical design and delivery of technically complex Data Centre projects, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The role will involve supporting projects through various design stages and ensuring mechanical systems meet the required technical, performance and resilience standards.

What's on Offer?

* 6-month contract with potential for extension
* Fully remote from South Africa
* Work on major European Data Centre projects
* International project and client exposure
* Opportunity to work with an established and rapidly growing MEP consultancy
* Strong pipeline of Data Centre projects
* Potential for longer-term project work

What We're Looking For

* Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
* Data Centre design or Mission Critical experience - essential
* Strong mechanical design experience within an MEP / Building Services consultancy
* Experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale and technically complex projects
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, heating and ventilation systems
* Understanding of resilience, redundancy and critical mechanical systems
* Experience working across concept and detailed design stages
* Strong technical and communication skills
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with international teams
* Own laptop suitable for professional engineering design work and remote working

Highly Desirable

* Experience working on European Data Centre projects
* Previous experience within a Mission Critical environment
* Experience with large-scale or technically complex Data Centre projects

About You

You're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in Data Centre design and/or Mission Critical environments, and you're comfortable working independently as part of an international project team.

If you're looking for a fully remote contract opportunity working on major European Data Centre projects from South Africa, with the potential for the initial 6-month contract to be extended, I'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

If you're available for a new contract opportunity and have Data Centre or Mission Critical design experience, please get in touch.

R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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Negotiable

South AfricaPermanent

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center
Added 23/09/2026
Reference: 30835013159_1790193184

⚡ Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa6-Month Contract | Strong Opportunity to Extend... Read more

⚡ Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centres | Remote, South Africa

6-Month Contract | Strong Opportunity to Extend Beyond 12 Months | International Projects

Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with proven hands-on Data Centre design experience looking for your next international project?

We're partnering with one of Ireland's leading MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong opportunity to extend beyond a year.

This is a great opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale and mission-critical Data Centre projects, contributing directly to the electrical design and delivery of complex international projects while working remotely from South Africa.

🔹 What We're Looking For

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Strong hands-on electrical design experience - essential

Proven Data Centre design experience - essential

Experience designing electrical systems for mission-critical environments

Strong Building Services consultancy background

Experience with power distribution, lighting, UPS, generators, standby power and earthing

Experience producing and reviewing electrical designs, calculations and technical documentation

Experience delivering electrical design packages for large-scale Data Centre projects

Strong understanding of resilience, redundancy and critical power systems

Ability to work effectively within international multidisciplinary design teams

Highly desirable:
Hyperscale Data Centre design experience | High-voltage / high-power systems | International project experience

🌍 What's On Offer?

Initial 6-month contract

Strong opportunity to extend beyond 12 months

Fully remote from South Africa

Work on major European Data Centre projects

International project and client exposure

Potential opportunities to travel to Europe

Strong pipeline of Data Centre projects

📩 Interested?

If you're an Electrical Design Engineer with strong Data Centre design experience and are open to an exciting international opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

💰 R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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Negotiable

South AfricaFixed Term Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre
Added 23/09/2026
Reference: 30835033159_1790192258

Mechanical Design Engineer | Data Centres6-Month Contract | Strong potential to extend beyond 1 year | Fully Remote... Read more

Mechanical Design Engineer | Data Centres

6-Month Contract | Strong potential to extend beyond 1 year | Fully Remote from South Africa

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking to work on international projects?

We're partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of its workload focused on Data Centre projects.

You'll support the mechanical design and delivery of complex, large-scale Data Centre projects, working with experienced multidisciplinary teams across various design stages.

Requirements:

Mechanical Engineering / Building Services qualification

Proven Data Centre or Mission Critical experience - essential

Strong HVAC, cooling, chilled water and ventilation knowledge

Experience across concept and detailed design

Strong technical and communication skills

What's on offer:

Fully remote from South Africa

6-month contract with potential for long-term extension

Exposure to major hyperscale Data Centre projects

International project experience

Strong pipeline of Data Centre work

R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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Negotiable

South AfricaFixed Term ContractRemote

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre
Added 23/09/2026
Reference: 30835033159_1790158263

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa Are you a... Read more

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres

6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking for your next international project?

We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.

They are looking for a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract, working remotely from South Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects, collaborate with international engineering teams and gain valuable European project exposure all while remaining based in South Africa.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and delivery of technically complex Data Centre projects, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

The role will involve supporting projects through various design stages and ensuring mechanical systems meet the required technical, performance and resilience standards.

There may also be opportunities for occasional international travel for client meetings, project workshops and site visits.

What's on Offer?

* 6-month freelance contract
* Fully remote from South Africa
* Work on major European hyperscale Data Centre projects
* International client and project exposure
* Potential travel to Europe
* Opportunity to work with an established and rapidly growing MEP consultancy
* Strong pipeline of Data Centre projects

What Were Looking For

* Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
* Proven Data Centre / Mission Critical experience - essential
* Strong mechanical design experience within an MEP / Building Services consultancy
* Experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale projects
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, heating and ventilation systems
* Understanding of resilience, redundancy and critical mechanical systems
* Experience working across concept, detailed design and project delivery
* Strong communication and technical skills

Highly Desirable

* Previous hyperscale Data Centre experience
* Experience working on Data Centre projects

About You

You're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in Data Centres / Mission Critical environments and are comfortable working independently within international project teams.

If youre looking for a flexible freelance opportunity that gives you exposure to major European Data Centre projects while remaining based in South Africa, this could be an excellent next project.

Interested?

If you're available for a new freelance opportunity and have the required Data Centre experience, I'd love to hear from you.

R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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£109.25 - £152.96
Per hour

South AfricaFreelanceRemote

Electrical Design Engineer
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835154238_1789641541

Electrical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres South Africa | 100% Remote 6 Month Contract | Multiple Hires... Read more

Electrical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres

South Africa | 100% Remote
6 Month Contract | Multiple Hires
International Projects across Europe

We're recruiting experienced Electrical Design Engineers to join a growing international engineering business delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

The Role:

Electrical building services design for hyperscale data centre projects.
Design of MV/HV power distribution, electrical infrastructure, containment and associated systems.
Electrical engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
Development of electrical designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
Coordination with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines.
Collaboration with international multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Supporting the delivery of high-quality, coordinated electrical design packages.

Essential Requirements:

Proven data centre design experience - ESSENTIAL.
Strong electrical building services / MEP design experience.
Experience with MV/HV systems, power distribution and electrical infrastructure.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering calculations and technical documentation.
Proficiency in relevant electrical design software, such as Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote international team.
Strong communication and coordination skills.

What's on Offer?:

100% remote from South Africa
Work on major European hyperscale data centre projects
6 Month Contract
Strong pipeline of international projects
Potential opportunities to work on international projects and travel to Europe

R3,000 Referral Fee
Know an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with Data Centre experience? Refer them to us and receive R3,000 for a successful referral.

Multiple hires | Shortlisting within one week

If you're an experienced South African Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on major international data centre projects, get in touch with your CV.

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

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaContractRemote

Electrical Design Engineer
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835124238_1789641339

Electrical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres South Africa | 100% Remote Permanent | Multiple Hires International Projects... Read more

Electrical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres

South Africa | 100% Remote
Permanent | Multiple Hires
International Projects across Europe

We're recruiting experienced Electrical Design Engineers to join a growing international engineering business delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

The Role:

Electrical building services design for hyperscale data centre projects.
Design of MV/HV power distribution, electrical infrastructure, containment and associated systems.
Electrical engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
Development of electrical designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
Coordination with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines.
Collaboration with international multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Supporting the delivery of high-quality, coordinated electrical design packages.

Essential Requirements:

Proven data centre design experience - ESSENTIAL.
Strong electrical building services / MEP design experience.
Experience with MV/HV systems, power distribution and electrical infrastructure.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering calculations and technical documentation.
Proficiency in relevant electrical design software, such as Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote international team.
Strong communication and coordination skills.

What's on Offer?:

100% remote from South Africa
Work on major European hyperscale data centre projects
Permanent Opportunities
Strong pipeline of international projects
Potential opportunities to work on international projects and travel to Europe

R3,000 Referral Fee
Know an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with Data Centre experience? Refer them to us and receive R3,000 for a successful referral.

Multiple hires | Shortlisting within one week

If you're an experienced South African Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on major international data centre projects, get in touch with your CV.

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

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaPermanentRemote

Mechanical Design Engineer
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835094238_1789639576

Mechanical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres South Africa | 100% Remote 6 Month Contract | Multiple Hires... Read more

Mechanical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres

South Africa | 100% Remote
6 Month Contract | Multiple Hires
International Projects across Europe

We're recruiting experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a growing international engineering business delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

The Role:

Mechanical building services design for hyperscale data centres.

HVAC, cooling, ventilation and mechanical infrastructure design.

Engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Coordination with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.

Collaboration with international multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements:

Proven data centre design experience - ESSENTIAL.

Strong mechanical building services/HVAC design experience.

Experience with engineering calculations and technical documentation.

Proficiency in relevant design software.

Ability to work independently in a remote international team.

What's on Offer?:

100% remote from South Africa
Major European hyperscale projects
6 Month Contract
Strong pipeline of international work

R3,000 Referral Fee
Know a Mechanical Design Engineer with data centre experience? Refer them to us and receive R3,000 for a successful referral.

Multiple hires | Shortlisting within one week

If you're an experienced South African Mechanical Design Engineer ready to work on major international data centre projects, get in touch with your CV.

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

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaContractRemote

Mechanical Design Engineer
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835054238_1789637904

Mechanical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres South Africa | 100% Remote Permanent | Multiple Hires International Projects... Read more

Mechanical Design Engineers - Hyperscale Data Centres

South Africa | 100% Remote
Permanent | Multiple Hires
International Projects across Europe

We're recruiting experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a growing international engineering business delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across Europe.

The Role:

Mechanical building services design for hyperscale data centres.

HVAC, cooling, ventilation and mechanical infrastructure design.

Engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation.

Coordination with electrical, structural and architectural disciplines.

Collaboration with international multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements:

Proven data centre design experience - ESSENTIAL.

Strong mechanical building services/HVAC design experience.

Experience with engineering calculations and technical documentation.

Proficiency in relevant design software.

Ability to work independently in a remote international team.

What's on Offer?:

100% remote from South Africa
Major European hyperscale projects
Permanent or freelance options
Strong pipeline of international work

R3,000 Referral Fee
Know a Mechanical Design Engineer with data centre experience? Refer them to us and receive R3,000 for a successful referral.

Multiple hires | Shortlisting within one week

If you're an experienced South African Mechanical Design Engineer ready to work on major international data centre projects, get in touch with your CV.

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

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaPermanentRemote

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data centre
Added 17/09/2026
Reference: 30835033159_1789635183

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres 6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa Are you a... Read more

Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Centres

6-Month Contract | Fully Remote from South Africa

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with proven Data Centre experience looking for your next international project?

We are partnering with one of Ireland's largest MEP consultancies, with approximately 90% of their workload focused on Data Centre projects across Europe.

They are looking for a Freelance Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a 6-month contract, working remotely from South Africa.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale hyperscale Data Centre projects, collaborate with international engineering teams and gain valuable European project exposure all while remaining based in South Africa.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and delivery of technically complex Data Centre projects, working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

The role will involve supporting projects through various design stages and ensuring mechanical systems meet the required technical, performance and resilience standards.

There may also be opportunities for occasional international travel for client meetings, project workshops and site visits.

What's on Offer?

* 6-month freelance contract
* Fully remote from South Africa
* Work on major European hyperscale Data Centre projects
* International client and project exposure
* Potential travel to Europe
* Opportunity to work with an established and rapidly growing MEP consultancy
* Strong pipeline of Data Centre projects

What Were Looking For

* Degree or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering
* Proven Data Centre / Mission Critical experience - essential
* Strong mechanical design experience within an MEP / Building Services consultancy
* Experience designing mechanical systems for large-scale projects
* Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, cooling, heating and ventilation systems
* Understanding of resilience, redundancy and critical mechanical systems
* Experience working across concept, detailed design and project delivery
* Strong communication and technical skills

Highly Desirable

* Previous hyperscale Data Centre experience
* Experience working on Data Centre projects

About You

You're an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in Data Centres / Mission Critical environments and are comfortable working independently within international project teams.

If youre looking for a flexible freelance opportunity that gives you exposure to major European Data Centre projects while remaining based in South Africa, this could be an excellent next project.

Interested?

If you're available for a new freelance opportunity and have the required Data Centre experience, I'd love to hear from you.

R3,000 referral fee available for a successful referral.

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

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Up to GBP0.00 per annum

South AfricaFreelance

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