Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects (Cape Town)

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Cape Town. The role involves supporting project development, managing technical assessments, and ensuring compliance with design expectations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, at least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, and experience with renewable energy systems. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to improving the future through sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Challenging and interesting position

Flexible international working environment

Diversity and equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 4+ years electrical/ Electro Mechanical engineering experience required.
• 1+ years renewable energy experience necessary.
• 1+ years project environment experience needed.
• 1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary yield assessments accurately.
• Support in evaluating the technical business case.
• Develop and establish technical base case.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts.

Skills

Electrical/Electro Mechanical/Electronical Engineering

MS Office proficiency

Renewable energy experience

Project management

High Voltage Networks knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electro Mechanical/Electronical Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Project Management Certificate

Further study in Renewable Energy

Tools

PVSyst modelling

AutoCAD LT

Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS)

Job description

A leading renewable energy company is looking for an Electrical Engineer in Cape Town. The role involves supporting project development, managing technical assessments, and ensuring compliance with design expectations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, at least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, and experience with renewable energy systems. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to improving the future through sustainable energy solutions.