Remote Solar PV Design Engineer for Innovative Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Bonuses and growth opportunities

Training and tools access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Solar PV Design Engineer to design and specify PV systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects from anywhere in South Africa. You will generate drawings and BOMs, use PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and ensure designs meet codes and safety standards.

This remote role offers flexibility and opportunities to work with distributed teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 4 years of solar PV

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of solar PV design experience.
• Proficient in PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed system design for solar PV installations, including site layout and component selection.
• Generate engineering drawings, schematics, and BOMs/BOQs.
• Conduct energy production modeling to optimize system output and returns.
• Ensure designs comply with building codes, electrical standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate remotely with sales and installation partners during proposals and construction.
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Quantities (BOQ).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

PV design software: PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Solar PV Design Engineer to design and specify PV systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale projects from anywhere in South Africa. You will generate drawings and BOMs, use PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, and ensure designs meet codes and safety standards.

This remote role offers flexibility and opportunities to work with distributed teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 4 years of solar PV