Electrical Design Lead - Renewable Energy Industry

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to oversee electrical design and coordination for large-scale renewable energy projects. This includes solar PV and wind energy design as well as battery energy storage systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with grid-tied projects and proficient use of electrical design software, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electrical design.
• Proven experience with grid-tied solar PV and wind farm design.
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and design coordination for renewable energy projects.
• Deep understanding of MV/HV substation and overhead line design.
• Ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, and local grid codes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

BSc/BEng degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

DIgSILENT

PVSyst

Helioscope

Job description

RPO Recruitment's client, a prominent and well established company in South Africa is currently on the lookout for an experienced and driven Electrical Design Engineer who will be able to lead the electrical design and design coordination for large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, wind energy, LV/MV electrical reticulation networks and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electrical design, with a strong track record in infrastructure projects
• Proven experience with grid-tied solar PV, wind farm electrical design
• Deep understanding of MV/HV substation and overhead line design
• Strong knowledge of SANS, IEC, and local grid code compliance
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, DIgSILENT, PVSyst, Helioscope)
• Registered or eligible for registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• Strong leadership, communication, and project coordination skills

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [emailprotected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise