Remote Lead Electrical Project Engineer Renewable Energy

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Electrical Project Engineer for a fully remote role servicing solar and wind farm developments. The role centers on planning, executing, and delivering complex electrical infrastructure from a home office while coordinating with distributed teams across projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and fluency in English. A Pr.Eng or PMP is highly advantageous, with remote work flexibility and exposure to major

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering project management, focused on renewables.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in remote or hybrid settings.
• Proficiency with project management software and electrical design tools.
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage systems, substations, grid connection requirements, and power electronics.
• Strong understanding of project finance, contract negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and make critical decisions remotely.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) or PMP certification is a significant advantage.
• Fluency in English; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of electrical infrastructure projects from conception to completion.
• Develop detailed schedules, allocate resources, and manage risk for solar and wind developments.
• Oversee design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems to time and quality.
• Mentor a distributed team of electrical engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and regulators to ensure success.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide remote guidance as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Budgeting

Team mentoring

Communication

HV systems

PMP/Pr.Eng a plus

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Electrical design tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Electrical Project Engineer for a fully remote role servicing solar and wind farm developments. The role centers on planning, executing, and delivering complex electrical infrastructure from a home office while coordinating with distributed teams across projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical project management, strong leadership, and fluency in English. A Pr.Eng or PMP is highly advantageous, with remote work flexibility and exposure to major