Remote Lead Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive pay

Full remote flexibility

Health & retirement package

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee design teams for large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. The role focuses on system design, grid integration, and protection schemes, with remote leadership from any location.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in renewables, strong leadership, and proficiency with PSS/E/ETAP/PSCAD/DIgSILENT, plus PE registration is desirable. Global remote collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PhD is optional but advantageous for research-driven projects.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience in renewables.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design teams for renewable energy projects.
• Oversee electrical system designs, layouts, and protection schemes.
• Ensure grid integration studies and grid code compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Manage remote project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD is a plus

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

DIgSILENT

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee design teams for large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. The role focuses on system design, grid integration, and protection schemes, with remote leadership from any location.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in renewables, strong leadership, and proficiency with PSS/E/ETAP/PSCAD/DIgSILENT, plus PE registration is desirable. Global remote collaboration is expected.