Electrical Engineer - Solar (6 Months)

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the solar industry is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Manager to oversee project construction activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in solar EPC site execution, demonstrating strong capabilities in project management and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in renewable energy, particularly solar/EPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards are adhered to by subcontractors.
• Oversee and direct project site electrical activities.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Hands-on experience of Solar/EPC electrical site execution

Power distribution

Automations and controls

Engineering projects and planning

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Our client in the Solar industry is looking for an Electrical Engineer/Manager Ensure that the Electrical team provides consistent, high-quality, cost-effective, and timely deliverables and products for the construction of Plant. Oversees, guides, and manages the work of contractors, vendors, suppliers and employees. Promotes environmental stewardship and a work culture focused on health and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards of the site are adhered to by the electrical works subcontractors when work is underway and regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to.
• Erection, testing and commissioning of switchyard with single bus consisting of line bays, transformer bays, bus coupler bay including the activities related to Electrical Inspector’s visit and permission.
• Oversee and direct project site LV, MV, HV, communications and controls activities in a manner that delivers the project within safety, cost and time targets set by the Project Manager.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project timelines are not compromised.
• Ensure subcontractors and site staff operate in compliance with local construction and safety regulations.
• Review the work progress on daily basis and publish progress reports as per the project reporting requirements and publish the required routine reports on time.
• Track, manage and process all variations in accordance with company policy and within budgetary constraints.
• Coordinates project construction with Project Managers and Site Construction Managers to resolve critical and time sensitive construction-related electrical issues.
• Leads or assists with investigations of electrical-related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent is a minimum
• 8+ Years experience
• Hands-on experience of Solar/EPC electrical site execution
• Renewable energy, preferable solar/EPC
• Engineering projects and planning
• Automations and controls,
• Power distribution

Package & Remuneration

R42,000 CTC