×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Engineer - Electrical, Data Center

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Here is what you will be doing:

  • Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
  • Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
  • Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
  • Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
  • Identifies discrepancies in results.
  • Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
  • Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
Technical Excellence
  • Conducts assignments in the electrical engineering field
  • Plans, organizes and manages small/medium projects
  • Makes recommendations on alternate solutions to engineering problems
  • Prepares and presents technical plans and reports
  • Institutes change in methods, designs or equipment
  • Under Supervision, performs work following the agreed-upon budget and schedule.
  • When required, collects and analyses information from specific discipline and interdisciplinary project BIM models.
  • Uses computer software as a tool for solving fundamental engineering problems.
  • Coordinates with other discipline Engineers as applicable for the continuity of the design process.
  • Participates in design progress and coordination meetings.
  • Checks and ensures the quality of model production by BIM/CAD teams for accuracy to - design instructions.
  • Actively seeks information, opportunities to participate and contribute, and develops efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Contributes by solving problems and applying experience or theoretical knowledge to atypical assignments.
  • Assists with the design content by applying both design and technical knowledge to ensure high-quality outputs under project timelines.
  • Proficient in BIM Software Revit

Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV systems including the development and checking of:

  • Load Lists
  • Single Line Diagrams
  • Network Diagrams
  • Electrical Schematic Diagrams
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Diversification and Load factors.
  • Electrical Network Design
  • Fault Level Calculations
  • Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.
  • Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
  • Cable Routing Design
  • Cable Sizing Calculations
  • Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.
  • Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
  • Specification of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution Boards,
  • Motor Control Centres, Transformers, UPS’s, Cables, Lighting, etc.
  • Specification of Construction Standards of installation.
Qualifications

Here is what we are looking for:

  • 4+ Years' experience after obtainment of Qualification
  • BSc/B Eng Electrical Engineering Degree
  • Registered as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA
Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment…

Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary