Remote Solar PV Design Engineer - High-Impact Projects

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Career growth

Flexible hours

Remote-first environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Solar PV Design Specialist to conceptualize and engineer PV systems for residential and commercial clients. You will design rooftop and ground-mount installations, perform resource analyses, and ensure designs meet NEC and local codes.

Join a remote-first team, collaborating with sales and installation to support proposals and project execution. Requires strong software skills and meticulous design work with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Solar PV system design experience.
• Proficiency with Aurora Solar, Helioscope, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design rooftop and ground-mount Solar PV systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Create system layouts, electrical schematics, and performance simulations.
• Prepare BOM, wiring diagrams, and mounting plans with documentation.

Skills

PV design

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aurora Solar

Helioscope

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Solar PV Design Specialist to conceptualize and engineer PV systems for residential and commercial clients. You will design rooftop and ground-mount installations, perform resource analyses, and ensure designs meet NEC and local codes.

Join a remote-first team, collaborating with sales and installation to support proposals and project execution. Requires strong software skills and meticulous design work with a focus on quality and efficiency.