ELV & ICT Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. Montserrat A little more about your role Providing a consulting engineering service for the design, implementation and close-out of Building Controls & Telecommunications infrastructure as well as ICT & ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems. The systems typically comprise of the following: Fire Detection, Gas Suppression & Emergency Evacuation Systems, CCTV Monitoring & Recording Systems Access Control Systems Structured Cabling design with broad based knowledge of network and IT related equipment Building Management Systems (BMS) Fibre Optic Network design including Ethernet and GPON solution architecture Fibre Optic Testing GPS, RF & GSM/DAS Antenna & Infrastructure Wi-fi Access Point & Office LAN Networks High Performance Computing & Storage Server hardware is advantageous Audio Visual Systems Project Management and Coordination with other Building Services Knowledge and experience with Autodesk BIM (Revit, Navisworks, Glue, Field, etc.) and CAD software (Advantageous) This role comprises of a wholistic ELV & ICT consulting spectrum from inception, detail design, documentation and procurement, construction, site monitoring and project closeout. This role will comprise of predominantly Controls & Telecoms, but ICT Services and ELV Engineering Services experience will be advantageous. HEALTH AND SAFETY: Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you. Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times. About You We're looking for someone who is equally passionate about technical excellence and digital innovation. You'll bring: A minimum BTech degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. SAQCC registration is advantageous A minimum of 5 years post-graduation electronic services engineering experience required Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office An experience related to ELV & ICT Designs in Building Services. A good understanding and working knowledge of Revit and ACC. Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng eligible for registration will be advantageous Key Competencies and Generic Skills: Ability to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines Ability to effectively convey information (written and oral) Problem sensitivity Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Sound Judgment, Decision Making and Deductive as well as Inductive Reasoning Skills Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems Quality Control Analysis Active Learning - understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving Code B drivers licence (preferably own car) Computer literacy (programming skills will be advantageous) Experience in various Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, BIM360 suite) Must be self-motivated Excellent communicator and good discussion and problem resolution skills A self-starter who can run with and manage his own projects with the guidance of a senior engineer Must be responsible and have a high level of self-sufficiency and be able to apply common sense Must have a questioning and inquisitive mind