Electrical Engineer - Wind

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners, final-year wind energy specialists in Cape Town, seeks an Electrical Engineer to support technical design and execution of utility-scale wind projects from development through handover. You will assess electrical designs, review contracts, and coordinate with utilities, contractors, and suppliers on technical procurement.

Travel to project sites will be required. The role requires 7+ years in electrical/electromechanical engineering, with 3+ years in renewables and 4+ years in

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of electrical or electromechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years in renewable energy and 4+ years in project environments.
• 3+ years of distribution and reticulation design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, electrical reticulation systems, high-voltage networks, and substations.
• Experience in utility-scale wind project design and execution.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Support technical assessments, due diligence, and electrical design for wind projects.
• Review technical documentation, contracts, grid connection requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate engineering designs, supplier documentation, and technical procurement requirements.
• Work with project teams, utilities, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and construction quality.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Ensure technical and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Wind energy design

Contract understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical reticulation systems

High-voltage networks

Substations

Job description

Support the design, technical assessment, and delivery of utility-scale wind energy projects.

Our client is a renewable energy company developing and operating utility-scale renewable energy projects. The Electrical Engineer will support technical design and engineering activities from project development and structuring through construction, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

• Support technical assessments, due diligence, and electrical design for wind projects.
• Review technical documentation, contracts, grid connection requirements, and project specifications.
• Coordinate engineering designs, supplier documentation, and technical procurement requirements.
• Work with project teams, utilities, contractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and construction quality.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Ensure technical and contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of electrical or electromechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years in renewable energy and 4+ years in project environments.
• 3+ years of distribution and reticulation design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, electrical reticulation systems, high-voltage networks, and substations.
• Experience in utility-scale wind project design and execution.
• Strong understanding of energy project contracts and utility interfaces.
• Fluent English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on project sites as required.