Remote Solar PV Design Engineer | Impactful Clean Energy

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Solar PV System Designer to join our growing renewable energy team. The role is fully remote, supporting residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects across South Africa.

You will conceptualize, design, and specify PV systems to meet client needs while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy, 3+ years PV design experience, and proficiency in PVsyst, Helioscope, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• 3+ years of PV design experience for residential to utility-scale projects.
• Proficiency with PV design software: PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer solar PV systems including layouts and schematics.
• Perform site assessments and energy production analyses.
• Develop BOMs, single-line diagrams, and installation guides.
• Ensure compliance with codes and permitting requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, project management and installation teams.

Skills

PV design

Site assessments

BOM development

Electrical schematics

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Solar PV System Designer to join our growing renewable energy team. The role is fully remote, supporting residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects across South Africa.

You will conceptualize, design, and specify PV systems to meet client needs while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy, 3+ years PV design experience, and proficiency in PVsyst, Helioscope, and