Project Engineer - Utility-Scale PV & BESS

Lexdan Select; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexdan Select is assisting an Alternative Energy Company with finding a capable Project Engineer based in Cape Town. You will lead technical project execution for utility-scale BESS and hybrid PV/BESS projects, coordinating engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time handover, commissioning and final acceptance.

The role requires 3+ years in PV/BESS, strong knowledge of PVSyst, HOMER and CAD/ETAP/DIgSILENT tools, and competence in FAT/SAT procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer in solar PV and BESS or BESS-only systems.
• Familiar with FAT, SAT and commissioning procedures for MV equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project execution for utility-scale BESS and hybrid PV/BESS projects from handover to commissioning.
• Validate project scope, technical specs, contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, EPC contractors and customers.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings and calculations.
• Manage technical risks and design changes across interfaces between battery systems, inverters and grid connections.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning, resolving technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety regulations, grid requirements and project specs.
• Support pre-construction engineering, including system sizing and site travel across Southern and East Africa.

Skills

PV/BESS design

Regulatory understanding

Project coordination

Technical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

HOMER

CAD

ETAP

DIgSILENT

MS Project

Job description

Lexdan Select is assisting an Alternative Energy Company with finding a capable Project Engineer based in Cape Town. You will lead technical project execution for utility-scale BESS and hybrid PV/BESS projects, coordinating engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure on-time handover, commissioning and final acceptance.

The role requires 3+ years in PV/BESS, strong knowledge of PVSyst, HOMER and CAD/ETAP/DIgSILENT tools, and competence in FAT/SAT procedures.