Remote Lead Electrical Engineer Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to champion the electrical design of large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects across South Africa. This fully remote role will leverage your deep power systems expertise and leadership to drive grid interconnection, protection, and optimization.

You will lead a team of experienced engineers, coordinate with grid operators and regulators, and guide projects from feasibility through construction support while staying ahead of industry

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience in leading electrical design teams and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of power system analysis tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP).
• Strong understanding of grid codes, interconnection standards, and power quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Develop detailed electrical designs, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and grounding systems.
• Conduct power system studies including grid interconnection and transient stability analysis.
• Specify major electrical equipment such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, and storage systems.
• Oversee electrical aspects from feasibility to detailed engineering and construction support.
• Manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers, providing technical guidance.
• Liaise with grid operators and regulators to ensure project compliance and grid connection.
• Review and approve electrical design documents per industry standards and codes.
• Contribute technical input to tendering and evaluate contractor proposals.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in renewables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Remote work capability

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to champion the electrical design of large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects across South Africa. This fully remote role will leverage your deep power systems expertise and leadership to drive grid interconnection, protection, and optimization.

You will lead a team of experienced engineers, coordinate with grid operators and regulators, and guide projects from feasibility through construction support while staying ahead of industry