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You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.\nA little more about your role\nWe are looking for Senior Electrical Engineer/ Technologist/ Technician to join our Property & Build Services team in South Africa. In this role, you will provide strong technical input into the design and delivery of high-reliability electrical power systems across data centre and industrial infrastructure projects.\nSupport the design and coordination of medium and high voltage electrical systems, focusing on system resilience, redundancy, and operational continuity in environments where power failure has significant operational or financial impact.\nExperience in data centre environments will be advantageous.\nYou will:\nDeliver electrical designs from concept through detailed design and construction support\nCollaborating and working with global multi-disciplinary team of engineers on a project while taking an active part in the design process and co-ordination.\nDeliver projects from inception to close-out with appropriate guidance from senior engineers, while taking ownership of defined work packages. Focus will be on Data Centres projects.\nEngage with clients and professional teams, supporting delivery, coordination, and clear technical communication.\nPerform and support power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash).\nAssist in the specification and integration of MV systems, transformers, standby generation, UPS systems, and switchgear.\nHealth and Safety:\nDemonstrate leadership in SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision, and policies by influencing those around you.\nContributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.\nEmbracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.\nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate...\nExcellent communication skills (English) and including technical report writing abilities. Ability to have clear and accurate communication skills with internal and external professional teams and including clients via email, telecommunication, and face-to-face meetings.\nWorking knowledge of IEC, SANS and BS standards applicable to MV/LV power systems. Exposure to data centre standards (TIA-942 / Uptime principles) advantageous.\nGood knowledge of various building contracts applicable to the building services industry (i.e., JBCC, Fidic, NEC, etc.).\nStrong knowledge of MV and LV power distribution systems.\nGood knowledge of standby generation systems, synchronisation schemes, and system reliability concepts. Understanding of power quality, system reliability, and redundancy design.\nKnowledge and experience with Autodesk Products (Revit, Navisworks, etc.). Advantageous understanding of ISO 19650 and CDE Information Management.\nPerform and support power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash using eTAP or equivalent tools.\nHigher than average Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, etc.) skills.\nBe able to work independently, lead project teams, take accountability / ownership for designs.\nHigh-level commitment to quality when performing design reviews, for sign-off.\nStrong planning and priority management skills.\nA good knowledge of the latest technologies within the industrial and building services industry (e.g., lighting, UPS etc.). Data centre knowledge advantageous.\nAble to interface professionally across all levels of the professional team and with the client, think on their feet and remain calm when faced with a challenge/ confrontation.\nHave a pro-active attitude.\nAbility to offer input with multiple engineering disciplines in project meetings.\nGood client marketing characteristics and including external project professional team members.\nMust be a team player and be able to work independently on challenging projects that may have tight timelines.\nDrivers licence and own mode of transport to travel to office and sites.\nWillingness and ability to travel within locally and globally\nDon’t quite meet all the criteria?\nApply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.\nWith us, you can. Apply today.\nMinimum BSc Eng. or B. 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