Lead Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Electrical Engineer to join a fully remote team and drive electrical design for renewable energy projects from concept to implementation. You will create robust systems for solar, wind, and storage, ensuring grid integration and performance, from your home office.

This senior role demands 10+ years in electrical engineering with renewables exposure and exceptional leadership, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with power-systems/renewables focus.
• 10+ years of progression in electrical engineering, renewables emphasized.
• Proven track record leading complex projects and remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for solar, wind, and storage projects.
• Develop system architectures including power electronics and grid studies.
• Oversee major equipment selection and specifications.
• Manage deliverables to meet milestones and quality standards.
• Provide remote technical guidance and best-practice leadership.
• Collaborate with project managers and field teams remotely.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Power systems

Renewable energy

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Lead Electrical Engineer to join a fully remote team and drive electrical design for renewable energy projects from concept to implementation. You will create robust systems for solar, wind, and storage, ensuring grid integration and performance, from your home office.

This senior role demands 10+ years in electrical engineering with renewables exposure and exceptional leadership, communication, and remote collaboration skills.