Project Engineer: Solar & BESS Solutions

Key Recruitment Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm is seeking a Project Engineer based in Cape Town. The role involves full project lifecycle management, including site assessments, client engagement for solar projects, and providing technical support post-implementation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-5 years' experience in the solar energy industry, with strong proficiency in Battery Energy Storage Systems. Willingness to travel across the Western and Eastern Cape is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years’ experience in the solar energy industry.
• 3–5 years’ experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Willingness to travel across Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and translate findings into energy solutions.
• Engage clients on potential future solar projects.
• Prepare and present detailed proposals and energy simulations.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support.
• Maintain organised technical designs for compliance.
• Act as the technical interface with clients.

Skills

Solar energy industry experience

Battery Energy Storage Systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Knowledge of Grid-Tied Systems

Client engagement

Education

B. Sc/ B. Eng/ B. Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolarEdge

Sungrow

Sunsynk

Huawei

Atess

SigEnergy

Job description

Overview

Growing renewable energy company seeks to employ a Project Engineer with experience across the full project lifecycle, from site assessment and modelling through proposal development and customer engagement to solution delivery and after-sales support. Cape Town based

Qualifications

• B. Sc/ B. Eng/ B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
• 3–5+ years’ experience in the solar energy industry.
• 3–5 years’ experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Proficient in Excel for modelling, calculations, and proposal development.
• Solid understanding of Grid-Tied Systems: SolarEdge, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Huawei.
• In-depth knowledge of BESS systems: Sungrow, Atess, Sunsynk, SigEnergy.
• Commercial and Industrial Solar, BESS, Utility-scale experience
• Willingness to travel across Western Cape and Eastern Cape

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments, data analysis, and translate findings into effective energy solutions.
• Engage clients on potential future solar farm projects (5–20MW scale).
• Prepare and present detailed proposals, models, and energy simulations tailored to client needs.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for operational sites where issues arise.
• Maintain clear, organised, and up-to-date filing and archiving of all technical designs for future reference and compliance.
• Act as the technical interface with clients, managing relationships and ensuring solution clarity.
• Collaborate with engineering and project delivery teams to ensure accurate and aligned implementation.
• Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to maintain a leading edge.
• Ensure engineering teams’ designs align with client expectations and technical parameters.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information