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Electrical Engineering Systems Engineer

BIM Modeller - Electrical; DATA Centres

Job in Durban, 3611, South Africa
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: BIM Modeller - Electrical (DATA Centres)

Company Description

AECOM is seeking a BIM Modeller - Electrical (DATA Centres) to be based in South Africa's Enterprise Capabilities office in Durban . This position will support a team locally based in South Africa and Global Teams. As a part of AECOM's culture, it offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement which accommodates both office and out-of-office work schedules.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

Job Description

Here is what you will be doing:

  • Electrical BIM Modeler capable in REVIT modeling utilizing technical knowledge to design and model LV, MV and HV electrical systems including building engineering of major projects.

  • Modelling of Electrical Installations in REVIT MEP.

  • Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.

  • Assessing of Client / Project Electrical Engineering Requirements.

  • Cost Estimation of electrical Engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.

    • Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV (up to 132kV) 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

  • Motor start-up and Protection Schemes (MV and LV)

  • Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.

  • CT Specification.

  • Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.

  • Cable Routing Design

  • Overhead Line Design

  • Cable Sizing Calculations

  • Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.

  • Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.

  • Specification of Construction Standards of installation.

  • Utilise vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.

  • Participate and Perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.

  • Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ’s (e.g. MV and LV switchboards; D/B.s, MCC’s, power transformers, Power factor Correction motors, VSDs, UPSs Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems).

  • Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.

  • Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.

  • Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.

  • Project handover and closeout documentation.

    • Qualifications

    Here is what we are looking for:

  • Grade 12 and BIM Certifications or National Diploma Electrical Engineering

  • 1 to 5 years’ experience in a Modelling role within the built environment or similar

  • Good understanding and experience in modelling in REVIT MEP and other BIM platforms.

  • Understand BIM modelling principles.

  • Discipline in approach to engineering.

  • Sound electrical engineering knowledge and experience in LV and MV (up to 132kV) environment

  • An intimate knowledge of local standards and codes.

  • Be able to work within a disciplined engineering environment.

  • Working knowledge of Navisworks to be utilised for clash detection.

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microstation.

  • Membership in external technical societies.

  • Good communication and people management skills for effective interface with other engineering disciplines, the client and contractors.

  • The ability to work independently.

  • An awareness and appreciation for health, safety and environmental issues.

    • Additional Information

    At AECOM, you will have freedom to…

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