Remote Electrical Design Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Work from home

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Electrical Design Engineer in South Africa to design renewable energy systems from a home office. You will lead end-to-end electrical design for solar PV and battery storage, delivering robust schematics and diagrams using CAD tools.

You will perform load calculations, select components, size systems, and prepare technical specs and BOMs for procurement and installation, while coordinating with project managers and installation teams remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in electrical design (renewables).
• CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Familiar with power electronics and grid-tie inverters.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems for renewable energy projects.
• Develop schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring layouts using CAD.
• Perform load calculations and component selection for safe, efficient designs.
• Prepare BOMs and procurement docs; support installation teams remotely.

Skills

Electrical design

Renewable energy

Solar PV

Battery storage

CAD software

Load calculations

Education

BEng Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks Electrical

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Remote Electrical Design Engineer to join their innovative team, working from anywhere in South Africa , with a focus on projects requiring expertise in renewable energy systems. This role involves the end-to-end design and specification of electrical components and systems, primarily for solar and battery storage solutions. You will collaborate virtually with project managers, clients, and installation teams to deliver robust and efficient designs. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced electrical designer who excels in remote work environments and is passionate about contributing to sustainable energy solutions, working with cutting-edge technology from the comfort of their home office, supporting projects that align with global sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems for renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery storage.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring layouts using CAD software.
• Perform load calculations, component selection, and system sizing to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Prepare technical specifications, bill of materials, and project documentation for procurement and installation.
• Conduct virtual design reviews and provide technical support to installation teams.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering, renewable energy technologies, and relevant standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design, with a significant portion focused on renewable energy systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical) and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, grid-tie inverters, battery management systems, and protection schemes.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work autonomously.
• Familiarity with international and South African electrical standards for renewable energy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, tailored for a remote role.
• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from any location.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Annual budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy projects from home.