Remote Renewable Electrical Design Engineer (Solar & Wind)

Placements24

Willows (CA)

Hybrid

USD 20,000 - 34,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Design Engineer to support solar and wind projects across South Africa. This fully remote role offers exposure to grid interconnection, energy storage, and large-scale renewables with a flexible work arrangement.

You will design electrical systems, perform load calculations, and produce detailed schematics using CAD tools. Candidates should have 5+ years in renewable energy design and strong knowledge of SA regulations and international standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in electrical design for renewables (solar/wind).
Experience with renewable energy design software (PVSyst, Helioscope) and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for PV and wind projects, including grid connection and storage.
Perform load calculations, sizing, and component selection (inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling).
Create schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring layouts, and grounding plans in CAD.
Ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE standards and SA interconnection requirements.
Collaborate remotely with PMs, civil/structural engineers, and consultants.
Prepare technical specs for procurement and installation tenders.
Provide remote support during construction and commissioning.
Analyze performance data and identify optimization opportunities.
Maintain design documentation and records.