Remote Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role, focusing on utility-scale solar and wind projects. You will guide design, development and implementation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and driving grid integration and storage innovations.

Expect to supervise a dispersed team and collaborate with PMs, site engineers, and regulators. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8–10

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum 8-10 years in renewable energy with 3+ years in lead/senior role.
• Strong leadership and remote team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering design and development of utility-scale solar and wind projects.
• Develop and review electrical system architecture, single-line diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Oversee power system studies including load flow, fault analysis, and grid interconnection studies.
• Manage procurement of major electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and inverters.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE and local regulations; provide technical leadership to remote team.

Skills

Leadership

Power Systems

Project Management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PSCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer for a fully remote role, focusing on utility-scale solar and wind projects. You will guide design, development and implementation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and driving grid integration and storage innovations.

Expect to supervise a dispersed team and collaborate with PMs, site engineers, and regulators. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) and 8–10