Lead Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to drive electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects, leading a team of engineers and delivering high-performance, grid-compliant systems.

You will oversee schematic development, inverter and switchgear selection, and integration with SCADA, while ensuring adherence to SA regulations. Hybrid on-site and remote work arrangements are offered to balance collaboration and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Progressive experience in electrical engineering with renewable energy exposure.
• PE registration is highly desirable for senior leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, and specs for PV and BESS.
• Perform system analyses: power flow, short circuit, protection, grounding.
• Mentor engineers and designers; ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement, and construction teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Grid-tied inverter tech

SCADA integration

Power electronics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration desirable

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to drive electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects, leading a team of engineers and delivering high-performance, grid-compliant systems.

You will oversee schematic development, inverter and switchgear selection, and integration with SCADA, while ensuring adherence to SA regulations. Hybrid on-site and remote work arrangements are offered to balance collaboration and autonomy.