Remote Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Renewable Energy

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Remote

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Health coverage

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a fully remote role focused on utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will design and develop robust electrical systems for solar and wind sites, directing schematics, load-flow studies, and equipment specs while coordinating with global teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in electrical design, strong power systems knowledge, and experience with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E, PVsyst.

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
7+ years of experience in electrical design engineering, renewables preferred.
Experience designing solar PV and/or wind farm electrical infrastructure.
Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E, PVsyst).
Strong knowledge of power system analysis, protection schemes, and interconnection standards.
Excellent communication and collaboration, especially in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design of utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, wind).
Develop schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, and component specs.
Perform load flow, short-circuit, and protection studies for stability and safety.
Specify equipment, transformers, switchgear, cabling and components.
Collaborate with project managers and other engineers to integrate designs.
Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, SANS and local standards.
Provide technical direction to junior engineers and drafters.
Conduct design reviews, analyses, and risk assessments.
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and regulatory authorities as needed.
Contribute to proposals and technical documentation.