Electrical Engineer – Wind for Utility-Scale Projects

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec seeks an Electrical Engineer – Wind to drive electrical engineering for utility-scale wind projects in South Africa. You will lead electrical design activities, ensure grid compliance, and deliver reliable performance across development, construction, and operations.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, review technical docs, support procurement, and coordinate designs with utilities and contractors to resolve technical matters through the project

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ electrical or electromechanical engineering experience, including at least 3 years within renewable energy.
• 4+ years’ experience in a project environment, with experience in utility-scale wind project design and execution.
• 3+ years’ experience in electrical distribution and reticulation design, including the design of electrical reticulation systems.
• Experience using AutoCAD and working with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical design documentation.
• Experience or exposure to high-voltage networks, substations, grid infrastructure, and associated electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of allocated electrical engineering and design activities across wind projects.
• Coordinate and review electrical designs, ensuring grid requirements and contractual obligations are incorporated.
• Review technical documentation and contractual requirements (PPAs, Grid Codes, Connection Agreements, EPC and O&M contracts).
• Support procurement with technical input into RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract schedules.
• Engage with utilities, suppliers, contractors, and technical advisors to resolve matters throughout development and execution.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including design changes, site inspections, and testing.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

High-voltage systems

Renewable energy

Project delivery

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Scatec seeks an Electrical Engineer – Wind to drive electrical engineering for utility-scale wind projects in South Africa. You will lead electrical design activities, ensure grid compliance, and deliver reliable performance across development, construction, and operations.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, review technical docs, support procurement, and coordinate designs with utilities and contractors to resolve technical matters through the project