Remote Lead Solar Project Engineer - Large-Scale PV

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office support

Bonuses

Generous annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Project Engineer to oversee utility-scale and distributed PV projects from concept to commissioning in a remote-first team. You will guide technical design, align with EPCs and regulators, and mentor engineers across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical engineering with 7+ years in solar PV, strong PVSyst knowledge, and proven leadership for complex projects. Remote work, growth opportunities, and a competitive package await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of solar PV project engineering experience.
• Experience leading large-scale solar projects.
• Familiarity with PVSyst and electrical engineering principles.
• Strong leadership and remote-team communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering of solar PV projects.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources across multiple projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and energy yield analyses.
• Oversee procurement of solar equipment.
• Collaborate with EPC contractors, suppliers, and regulators.
• Mentor junior engineers and project teams.
• Develop and review technical drawings and specs.
• Ensure quality and safety of deliverables.
• Stay updated on solar tech, grid integration, and storage.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

PVSyst

CAD

Energy storage knowledge

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Project Engineer to oversee utility-scale and distributed PV projects from concept to commissioning in a remote-first team. You will guide technical design, align with EPCs and regulators, and mentor engineers across regions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical engineering with 7+ years in solar PV, strong PVSyst knowledge, and proven leadership for complex projects. Remote work, growth opportunities, and a competitive package await.