Remote Principal Electrical Engineer — Renewable Energy

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Global health benefits
Performance-based bonuses
Fully remote work
Professional development budget
International collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design of cutting-edge renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and storage solutions. This globally distributed, fully remote role requires visionary leadership and deep technical expertise to define architecture and drive scalable designs from anywhere in the world.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide technology roadmaps while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Electronics or Renewable Energy.
  • 10+ years in electrical design for renewable energy systems.
  • Proven track record leading complex electrical design projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of power conversion, grid integration, and energy storage technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of electrical systems for renewable energy projects.
  • Define architecture, specs, and BOM for scalable solutions.
  • Perform analyses, simulations, and feasibility studies.
  • Mentor engineers across locations and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee validation and testing ensuring compliance with international standards.

Skills

Electrical design
Power electronics
Renewable energy
Leadership
Mentorship
MATLAB/Simulink
PSpice
Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
PSpice
Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design of cutting-edge renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and storage solutions. This globally distributed, fully remote role requires visionary leadership and deep technical expertise to define architecture and drive scalable designs from anywhere in the world.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide technology roadmaps while maintaining high standards of

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