Electrical Draughtsman - Commercial Solar

The Talent Experts; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm seeks an experienced Electrical Designer to create detailed designs for solar PV systems. This fully remote role requires at least 3 years of electrical drafting experience and proficiency in AutoCAD, with a focus on compliance and collaboration with U.S.-based engineers. Enjoy a market-related salary paid in U.S. dollars while contributing to impactful renewable energy projects from South Africa.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary in U.S. dollars

Opportunity to work on sustainable projects

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of electrical drafting experience, ideally in solar or MEP settings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and interpreting electrical schematics is essential.
• Capable of working late shifts aligned with U.S. Central Time.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical designs for solar PV systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes and maintain version control.
• Collaborate remotely with U.S.-based engineers.

Skills

Electrical drafting

AutoCAD

Interpreting electrical schematics

Helioscope

PVsyst

Job description

Introduction

Design the future of renewable energy – from the comfort of your home.

Is this you?

You’re detail-obsessed and take pride in clean, accurate work. You communicate clearly and comfortably across time zones, and you thrive in fast-paced project environments where deadlines matter. Working independently doesn’t faze you – in fact, you enjoy owning your output and collaborating remotely with international teams.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

You’ll create detailed electrical designs for commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems. From string layouts and single-line diagrams to panel schedules, your work will be central to project execution. You’ll ensure compliance with codes, update design registers, and maintain version control. You’ll work closely with U.S.-based engineers to meet deadlines and ensure precision across all deliverables.

Where you’ll be doing it

Our client is a U.S.-based leader in the renewable energy sector, specialising in large-scale solar developments. Operating at the forefront of commercial solar innovation, they’ve built a collaborative culture that spans continents. Their South African team works fully remotely, playing a key role in projects that power sustainable growth across the U.S.

What you’ll need

You have at least 3 years of electrical drafting experience, ideally in solar or MEP settings. You’re proficient in AutoCAD and confident interpreting electrical schematics. Bonus points if you’ve used tools like Helioscope or PVsyst. Above all, you’re accurate, methodical, and comfortable working late shifts aligned with U.S. Central Time.

What you’ll get

A fully remote role with a respected international team, paid in U.S. dollars. You’ll earn a market related salary – with the benefit of favourable exchange rates. Enjoy autonomy, impact, and flexibility while contributing to meaningful renewable energy projects.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on [phone] or send your CV to l.jordan(at)thetalentexperts.co.za

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