Grid & Electrical Engineer

Engineered Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Cape Town seeks a Grid and Electrical Engineer to contribute to renewable energy projects. The role involves ensuring grid compliance and preparing technical designs. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and about 5 years of project engineering experience. Strong IT and communication skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development and the possibility of travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in renewable energy project engineering.
• Valid registration with a professional engineering body.
• Experience with medium/high voltage plant design.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Development Life Cycle with grid technical input.
• Ensure grid compliance through regular audits and documentation preparation.
• Deliver electrical designs for renewable energy projects.

Skills

Project engineering

Technical specification drafting

Grid compliance knowledge

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Regulatory documentation

ISO documentation

Job description

Overview

Cape Town-based Grid and Electrical Engineer role, within the Engineering team. Involves supporting the Project Development Life Cycle across all stages, with grid-focused technical input to Operations and Maintenance. Frequent internal stakeholder coordination and engagement with external partners. Leads project engineering efforts across a portfolio from development through construction.

Grid responsibilities

• Ensure grid compliance by coordinating with OEMs on plant specifications; approve changes and prepare new addition specs.
• Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions and liaise with relevant authorities for statutory evaluations.
• Manage exemption requests, evaluate new products for integration, and perform regular tests to confirm compliance with grid codes.
• Analyse installed equipment to stay aligned with modern tech; implement necessary updates.
• Support construction team with utility interactions, grid connection, and energisation.
• Conduct grid and power quality audits; investigate non-compliance, document mitigants, and create training material.
• Monitor technical solutions, system performance, and implement improvements.
• Ensure regular monitoring / reporting per agreements and grid codes; update facility power curves.
• Compile monthly generation reports for regulators; conduct grid assessments on development projects; provide grid studies and scope of work to projects.
• Manage budget quotes, cost estimate letters, and liaise with transmission authorities.
• Support senior grid engineers in reviewing national grid / transmission codes and apply learnings to designs.

Electrical responsibilities

• Deliver conceptual and detailed electrical / grid designs for renewable energy projects (substations, MV collector layouts, diagrams).
• Assist with technical design package reviews during pre-construction; lead project engineering from development to handover.
• Review and update Employer’s Requirements (ERs); implement ER templates for new projects and regional rollouts; draft ER content for new technologies and markets.
• Capture lessons learned with regional teams and apply to ERs and study scopes; liaise with contractors and external parties on ER content.
• Enforce ERs across site documentation and inspections; contribute to updating engineering procedures, standards, and ISO documentation.
• Participate in ongoing training (local and international) and professional development; share knowledge across teams.
• Manage electrical / grid engineering standards (ISO, IEC, etc.) and ensure accessibility within the engineering ecosystem.
• Review external electrical / grid consultancy services; integrate findings into designs, due diligence, and investment papers.
• Contribute to technical content for due diligence and acquisition opportunities; assess constructibility of green-field and acquisition projects.
• Engage with external consultants, lenders, and utility / Grid entities to advance development projects.
• Produce technical reports and presentations for leadership and governance bodies as required.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations; participate in company-wide digitalisation and innovation programs; design and implement grid-related processes aligned with digitalisation strategy.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• About 5 years of experience in project engineering / development for renewable energy (wind and / or solar).
• Valid registration with professional engineering body.
• Experience with medium / high voltage plant design and equipment specs.
• Familiarity with national grid codes / compliance in one or more markets.
• Experience drafting technical specifications and related documents.
• Strong written and verbal English skills; excellent report-writing ability.
• Strong IT proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized with good time management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; valid passport and driver’s license; ability to stay connected during travel.