Remote Lead Electrical Project Engineer (Renewables)

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Annual leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery of solar and wind projects in a remote-first setup. You will steer design, procurement, and commissioning while coordinating with global stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and 5+ years in project management within renewables. Pr.Eng is preferred; strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in project management within renewables.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering aspects of solar PV and wind farm projects.
• Oversee detailed design, BOS procurement, and safety compliance.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources for projects remotely.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Prepare reports and technical documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

B.Eng / B.Sc Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration preferred

Tools

MS Project

Remote collaboration tools (Teams/Zoom)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to drive end-to-end delivery of solar and wind projects in a remote-first setup. You will steer design, procurement, and commissioning while coordinating with global stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in the field, and 5+ years in project management within renewables. Pr.Eng is preferred; strong leadership and communication are essential.