Electrical Project Engineer - Renewables

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Travel allowances

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer for our Centurion, Gauteng office. You will lead end-to-end electrical infrastructure projects for solar and wind installations, requiring hands-on involvement and extensive site work.

The role demands a proven track record in large-scale electrical projects, strong leadership, and the ability to manage safety, regulatory, and quality standards across multiple sites in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years in project management and electrical engineering, renewable energy (solar PV, wind).
• Experience managing budgets, schedules and resources effectively.
• Proficiency with MS Project and Primavera P6; familiarity with electrical design tools.
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical engineering projects from conception to commissioning and handover.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets and resource allocation strategies.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation and testing of electrical equipment for renewable energy plants.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and regulators to meet objectives.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Electrical design tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer for our Centurion, Gauteng office. You will lead end-to-end electrical infrastructure projects for solar and wind installations, requiring hands-on involvement and extensive site work.

The role demands a proven track record in large-scale electrical projects, strong leadership, and the ability to manage safety, regulatory, and quality standards across multiple sites in South Africa.