Remote DG Engineer | Solar, Storage & Microgrid Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Home office support

Professional development

Remote team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Distributed Generation Engineer to design and implement small-scale power generation systems, focusing on solar PV, battery storage, and microgrids. This fully remote role suits an engineer with solid understanding of how DG integrates with utility grids and existing infrastructure.

You will perform feasibility studies, develop schematics, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with clients and partners to deliver projects from concept to commissioning, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in distributed generation design and engineering (solar PV, microgrids).
• Strong grasp of electrical principles, power systems, and grid interconnection requirements.
• Familiarity with BESS and interconnection standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer distributed generation systems, including solar PV, BESS, and microgrids.
• Perform feasibility studies, site evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Develop electrical schematics and equipment specs for DG projects.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international codes and standards.
• Collaborate with clients, managers, and partners to deliver projects from concept to commissioning.
• Analyze grid interconnection requirements and assist with utility applications.
• Troubleshoot DG performance issues and stay current with DG tech advances.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Grid interconnection

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Electrical design tools

BESS integration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Distributed Generation Engineer to design and implement small-scale power generation systems, focusing on solar PV, battery storage, and microgrids. This fully remote role suits an engineer with solid understanding of how DG integrates with utility grids and existing infrastructure.

You will perform feasibility studies, develop schematics, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with clients and partners to deliver projects from concept to commissioning, while