Jr. ELV/Electrical Engineer

Business: Nxtra by Airtel Africa – Data Centre Business

Reporting to: Head – Data Centre Engineering

Nxtra by Airtel Africa is expanding its hyperscale data centre portfolio and is seeking a Jr. ELV / Electrical Engineer with strong expertise in Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems to support the design and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects across Africa.

Role Overview

The role will primarily focus on ELV systems engineering, integration, and delivery for hyperscale data centres, including security, monitoring, and life-safety systems. The engineer will also support electrical, BMS, and EPMS coordination to ensure seamless system integration and reliable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead support for ELV system design, execution, and integration for hyperscale data centres
• Oversee implementation of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, PA/VA, and structured cabling systems
• Coordinate integration of ELV systems with BMS and EPMS platforms
• Review ELV design documents, drawings, specifications, and vendor submittals
• Coordinate with consultants, system integrators, OEMs, and contractors
• Ensure ELV systems meet data centre standards, cybersecurity requirements, and statutory norms
• Support testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and project handover
• Participate in vendor evaluations, FAT/SAT, and technical documentation

Experience & Qualifications

• Total experience: 10 years
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on data centre experience
• Strong exposure to ELV design and delivery in hyperscale data centre projects
• Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, BMS, and EPMS integration

Key Skills

• ELV systems (security, life safety, structured cabling)
• Data centre security & monitoring architecture
• System integration & IST
• Hyperscale project delivery
• Design coordination & site execution

Skills Required
Site Execution, Security Monitoring, Life Safety, Structured Cabling, System Integration