Duties:
  • Lead electrical engineering activities across solar PV and BESS projects
  • Manage project electrical design from feasibility through to commissioning
  • Oversee LV/MV design, protection systems, substations, and grid integration
  • Review and approve single line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, and technical documentation
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and utilities
  • Ensure compliance with applicable South African and international standards
  • Support procurement processes and technical evaluations of electrical equipment
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers
  • Participate in FATs, site inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities
  • Assist with project planning, risk management, and technical reporting

Minimum Requirements:
  • BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering
  • Professional registration advantageous (Pr Eng / Pr Tech)
  • 7+ years experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, EPC, or infrastructure projects
  • Strong experience in solar PV plant design and grid-connected systems
  • Knowledge of substations, MV reticulation, protection schemes, and NRS/SANS standards
  • Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT, AutoCAD, or similar engineering software
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Advantageous Experience:
  • Utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
  • Eskom or municipal grid connection processes
  • Renewable energy project commissioning
  • Exposure to international engineering standards and projects across Africa

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