Project Engeneer MP Solar

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy player is looking for a Senior Solar PV Electrical Project Engineer for a fixed-term contract in Johannesburg. Candidates must have a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of solar PV experience. Responsibilities include leading electrical scopes from design to commissioning, grid connection management, and overseeing performance testing. Strong communication skills and a willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in solar PV with strong medium voltage design and protection.
• Solid knowledge of SANS, NRS IEC, and utility/grid-code processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope from detailed design to commissioning.
• Manage grid connection, compliance, and SCADA integration.
• Oversee FAT/SAT, site QA/QC, performance testing, and O&M handover.

Skills

Strong stakeholder communication

Proficient in PVSyst

Proficient in AutoCAD

Education

BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Solar PV Electrical Project Engineer — Fixed-Term (12 months).

Intro to client :

We’re supporting a leading renewable energy player to appoint a Senior Solar PV Electrical Project Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Role is South Africa site based with travel. Start : ASAP. Only open to south africans

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope from detailed design → commissioning → COD.
• Produce / review SLDs, stringing, cable sizing, earthing & lightning, MV and protection coordination.
• Manage grid connection (utility liaison, self-build works), compliance, SCADAintegration.
• Compile ERs / specs / BoQs; review OEM datasheets (inverters / transformers / switchgear / relays); resolve TQs / CRs.
• Oversee FAT / SAT, site QA / QC, performance testing, as-builts and O&M handover.

Requirements

• BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering (essential); PrEng / PrTech advantageous.
• 10+ yrs solar PV with strong MV design & protection.
• Proficient in PVSyst & AutoCAD; a plus.
• Solid knowledge of SANS, NRS IEC and utility / grid-code processes.
• Strong stakeholder communication; valid driver’s licence; willing to travel.

Apply

Apply : Send CV to . If you don’t hear back within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.