Remote Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Systems

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health coverage

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Engineer specializing in Renewable Energy to design, develop, and optimize solar and wind projects from home. You will work with distributed teams to deliver grid-ready solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in renewable energy, strong electrical design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, PVSyst, and PSCAD. Excellent communication in a remote setup is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years in renewable energy with strong electrical design.
• Experience with solar PV and/or wind energy design.
• Proficiency in CAD/electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, PVSyst, PSCAD).
• Knowledge of grid interconnection, power electronics, and battery storage.
• Excellent communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for renewable energy projects (solar PV farms, wind installations).
• Perform calculations and simulations for grid interconnection, protection, and storage.
• Develop schematics and single-line diagrams using CAD software.
• Analyze performance data and propose efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers and external stakeholders via virtual platforms.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical codes and renewable standards.

Skills

Electrical design principles

Grid interconnection knowledge

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PVSyst

PSCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented and driven Remote Electrical Engineer specializing in Renewable Energy Systems to join their fully remote team. This position is key to the design, development, and optimization of solar and wind energy projects. You will contribute to grid integration studies, system design, and performance analysis, working collaboratively with geographically dispersed teams. This is a unique opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about sustainable energy and thrives in a flexible, remote work environment, leveraging digital collaboration tools to achieve project milestones effectively from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer electrical systems for renewable energy projects, including solar PV farms and wind turbine installations.
• Perform detailed electrical calculations and simulations for grid interconnection, protection, and energy storage systems.
• Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment specifications using CAD software.
• Analyze system performance data and recommend improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and external stakeholders via virtual communication platforms.
• Ensure all designs comply with national and international electrical codes and renewable energy standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on electrical design.
• Demonstrated experience with solar PV and/or wind energy system design principles.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, PVSyst, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of grid interconnection requirements, power electronics, and battery energy storage systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote working role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous home office setup allowance and technology stipend.
• Flexible working hours and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects contributing to a sustainable future, entirely from home.