Project Engineer

Finovate People; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. This exciting role focuses on driving engineering projects related to battery storage and microgrid systems, particularly for the luxury safari industry. You'll collaborate closely with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, ensuring the execution of projects while adhering to values of safety and integrity. If you are passionate about innovative power solutions and have a solid background in electrical engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of power systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities for Battery storage and Microgrid projects.
• Support bid and proposal team with costings and project execution.

Skills

Project Engineering

Technical Coordination

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Safety and Integrity Values

Education

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a power solutions company with an office in Johannesburg (West Rand and Rose Bank), is looking for a Project Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Project Engineer for Battery storage, Microgrid systems – Special focus on off-grid for the luxury safari industry.

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will join our client's Camps Business unit.

As Project Engineer, you will drive the project engineering, reporting to the Engineering Manager and working in a team with the Project Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Execution of Battery storage (BESS) and Microgrid projects leading all the technical activities and coordinating the project team.
• Proactively seek and implement improvements in the execution process.
• Living values of safety and integrity.
• Be part of a team and act as a team player.
• Support of bid & proposal team including costings.

Requirements:

• Degree/diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional experience.
• Fluency in both spoken & written English is required.
• Good knowledge of power systems, LV, MV electrical equipment, switchgears, and generation equipment is required.
• Knowledge of Microgrid systems, battery storage, and renewable generation is considered a plus.
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools is required.
• Flexibility to travel (occasionally) is required.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Johannesburg.

Salary offered: R40 000-R60 000 depending on experience.

Please apply online if you meet the necessary requirements and believe this is an opportunity you will thrive in.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.