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Power Systems Engineer - Data Centres

Location: South Africa | Working Arrangement: Fully Remote

Are you a Power Systems Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on complex, large-scale data centre projects from the comfort of your home in South Africa?

We are recruiting on behalf of an international engineering consultancy seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join its specialist team on a fully remote basis.

This opportunity offers exposure to major international data centre projects, allowing you to contribute your technical expertise to mission-critical electrical infrastructure across global markets.

You will work alongside experienced engineers on technically challenging projects, helping ensure electrical power networks are reliable, resilient and designed to meet demanding operational requirements.

What's in It for You?

Fully Remote Working: Work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to international engineering projects.
International Project Exposure: Support major data centre developments across global markets.
Technical Challenges: Work on complex electrical power systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
Career Development: Expand your expertise in power systems analysis, modelling and network performance.
Professional Growth: Access technical knowledge-sharing sessions, training and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside specialist engineers and multidisciplinary design teams.
Career Progression: Develop your technical expertise within a growing international engineering consultancy.

Key Responsibilities
Conduct power systems studies, calculations and technical analysis.
Perform electrical network modelling and system performance assessments.
Assess electrical network resilience, reliability and operational performance.
Review electrical designs and provide technical recommendations.
Identify potential system constraints, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare technical reports, calculations and engineering documentation.
Collaborate with electrical design engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
Support technical design reviews, quality assurance and project delivery.

Essential Requirements
BEng degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Strong understanding of electrical power systems and distribution networks.
Experience conducting power systems studies and technical engineering analysis.
Practical experience with power systems analysis and simulation software, particularly ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD.
Ability to interpret engineering data, analyse system performance and provide sound technical recommendations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a remote, international team.

Learning and Development
You will join an engineering environment that encourages continuous learning through technical knowledge-sharing sessions, professional training and accredited educational programmes. You will be supported in developing your specialist skills and progressing along your chosen career path.

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