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Principal Engineer - Electrical, Data Center

Durban, 3RD FLOOR NCONDO CHAMBE, za💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-28

Core

Lead the development and review of complex electrical designs and engineering solutions for data centers and industrial/commercial building infrastructure, serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Role type

Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center & Industrial Infrastructure)

Builds

Electrical network designs, protection schemes, cost estimates, and technical specifications for LV/MV systems up to 132kV.

Domain

Electrical Engineering, Data Centers, Heavy Industrial Infrastructure

Required skills

Electrical engineering design (LV/MV up to 132kV), cost estimation, project scheduling, team leadership, technical mentorship, system studies (short circuit, load flow), vendor management, contract adjudication, BIM modeling oversight, compliance with local/national/international standards.

Preferred skills

Data center experience, Green Building Design accreditation, knowledge of local equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Technologies

DIgSILENT, ETAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Access, PLCs, DCS, BMS, Profibus, Ethernet, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, VSDs.

Responsibilities

Lead client meetings and technical workshops; develop engineering documentation from first principles; manage progress and quality control for equipment manufacture; conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing; mentor and develop junior and senior engineers; prepare tender documentation and bills of quantities; provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with significant mentorship and client advisory responsibilities.

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