Lead Electrical Engineer | Data Centres (MCF) - (ENG-L7.145)
Zutari · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- We're seeking a high-performing professional with a passion for excellence, innovation, and collaboration. You're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads with purpose, and brings deep technical expertise to complex challenges. You think differently, connect meaningfully, and leave a legacy through your work.
- As a Lead Electrical Engineer MCF , you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centre infrastructure. You'll lead technical delivery, mentor teams, and engage with global clients and stakeholders to co-create resilient, efficient, and scalable solutions.
Role Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead electrical design and execution for data centre projects across all phases.
- Manage resources, prepare fee estimates, resource forecasts, timelines, risks, scope, and financial performance, keeping clients informed all to ensure high quality delivery.
- Oversee tender processes, including technical reviews and contractor deliverables.
- Draft technical reports, specifications, and basis of design documents.
- Maintain project documentation, including BIM aspects, aligned with internal QA standards.
Technical Excellence & Innovation
- Ensure compliance with international and local standards IEC, IEEE, Uptime Institute.
- Deliver resilient, efficient, and scalable electrical solutions.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and drive innovation in design and delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Team & Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients and contractors.
- Lead technical workshops and foster knowledge sharing.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers.
- Oversee quality of outputs, including modelling and data management.
Business Development
- Represent Zutari at international forums and industry events.
- Support proposal development and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering BEng/BSc.Eng
- ECSA registered as a Professional Engineer PrEng.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in electrical design, with 3+ years in data centre or mission-critical environments.
- Strong understanding of local & international codes & standards, including those applicable to South Africa and Middle East.
- Proven leadership in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of LV/MV systems, UPS, standby power, and earthing.
- Proficiency in ETAP, EOM, Dialux, Windchill, ACC, Revit, Navisworks and BIM workflows.
- Experience with electrical load calculations, fault level analysis, and protection coordination.
- Familiarity with hyperscale and colocation data centre environments.
- Understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency in electrical systems.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with global and remote teams would be advantageous.
- International project experience and ability to manage geographically dispersed teams would be advantageous.