Electrical PrEng - Solar PV & BESS

Smart4 Energy; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smart4 Energy is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer in Cape Town to support the design, engineering, compliance, and delivery of Solar PV and energy storage projects. The role targets engineers registered or progressing toward registration.

The successful candidate will contribute across the full project lifecycle from design through to handover, collaborating with an experienced team on diverse renewable energy installations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• ECSA Pr.Eng or Candidate Engineer registration or in progress.
• 3–8 years experience in Solar PV design and project engineering.
• Experience on 100 kW to utility-scale projects.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, DIGSilent and MS Office.
• Knowledge of SCADA and remote monitoring systems.

Mansioni

• Lead or support the design and engineering of Solar PV systems with layouts, specs and technical docs.
• Support procurement, installation, commissioning and project delivery activities.
• Ensure compliance with SANS, IEC, NRS and municipal regulations.
• Engage with clients, utilities, municipalities and stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, system validation and handover docs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical development initiatives.
• Stay updated on renewable tech and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Electrical design

Project engineering

Grid compliance

Mentoring juniors

Client engagement

SCADA knowledge

Remote monitoring

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

ECSA Pr.Eng or Candidate Engineer

Strumenti

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

DIGSilent

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a specialist renewable energy business, is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer to support the design, engineering, compliance, and delivery of commercial and industrial Solar PV and battery energy storage projects. This opportunity is suited to a technically driven engineer who is either professionally registered or actively working towards professional registration.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in the technical design and implementation of renewable energy projects, supporting the full project lifecycle from design and procurement through to commissioning and handover. Working alongside a highly experienced team, you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of Solar PV and energy storage projects while contributing to South Africa's energy transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and engineering of Solar PV systems, including layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support throughout procurement, installation, commissioning, and project delivery activities.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant SANS, IEC, NRS, and municipal regulations.
• Engage with clients, utilities, municipalities, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, commissioning activities, system validation, and project handover documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support ongoing technical development initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging renewable energy technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.
• ECSA registration as a Pr.Eng, or Candidate Engineer actively pursuing registration.
• 3-8 years of experience in Solar PV design and project engineering.
• Experience working on projects ranging from approximately 100 kW to utility-scale installations.
• Experience with grid-tied solar, hybrid systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, DIGSilent, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, remote monitoring platforms, and grid compliance processes.