Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

International conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Cape Town to drive end-to-end electrical design for large-scale solar and wind projects. You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and grid interconnection, ensuring safety and Eskom compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, with 5+ in renewables, Pr. Eng registration, and strong leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in renewable energy (solar PV, wind).
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• In-depth knowledge of grid integration and protection/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering for utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind).
• Develop and review electrical system designs, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and grounding plans.
• Oversee procurement of electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling).
• Manage installation, commissioning, and grid interconnection activities with Eskom requirements.
• Conduct performance analysis and root cause investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and direct a team of engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, grid operators, regulators, and EPC contractors.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, IEC, and international standards.

Skills

Leadership

Renewable energy experience

Electrical design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Grid interconnection

SCADA systems

Mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Pr. Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

PVSyst

PSCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Cape Town to drive end-to-end electrical design for large-scale solar and wind projects. You will oversee design, procurement, construction, and grid interconnection, ensuring safety and Eskom compliance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical engineering, with 5+ in renewables, Pr. Eng registration, and strong leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams.