Remote Principal Electrical Engineer - Renewable Power

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation package

Global health and retirement benefits

Professional development support

Access to state-of-the-art tools

Impactful renewable energy projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a globally recognized leader in renewable energy. This fully remote role lets you base in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, while steering electrical design for large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects.

You will mentor teams, shape grid interconnection strategies, perform power system studies, specify major equipment, and ensure NEC/IEC compliance. Pr.Eng. desirable; 10+ years in renewables preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with power systems or renewables.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering with 7+ years in renewables (solar/wind).
• Experience with grid interconnection standards and practices.
• Pr.Eng. certification is highly desirable.

Responsabilités

• Lead electrical design and engineering for utility-scale renewables projects.
• Develop high-level electrical system architectures and interconnection strategies.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, stability, and protection studies.
• Specify transformers, switchgear and inverters for renewables.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC and local standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful delivery.

Connaissances

Power systems

Renewables

Grid interconnection

Leadership

Formation

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Outils

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

DigSILENT PowerFactory

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for a globally recognized leader in renewable energy. This fully remote role lets you base in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, while steering electrical design for large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects.

You will mentor teams, shape grid interconnection strategies, perform power system studies, specify major equipment, and ensure NEC/IEC compliance. Pr.Eng. desirable; 10+ years in renewables preferred.