SA -Grid & Electrical Engineer

Mainstream Renewable Power; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise indépendante de développement d'énergie renouvelable recherche un Ingénieur en Électricité et Réseaux pour son bureau de Cape Town. Vous serez responsable de la conformité au réseau, de la conception électrique, et jouerez un rôle clé dans l'ingénierie de projet à travers divers projets de développement. Avec un diplôme en ingénierie électrique et au moins cinq ans d'expérience, vous bénéficierez d'un environnement dynamique avec des opportunités de croissance et un package de rémunération compétitif incluant un bonus, une retraite et une couverture santé.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Potential share options

Qualifications

• Minimum cinq ans d'expérience en ingénierie de projet pour des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
• Inscription valide auprès de l'ECSA.
• Expérience en conception de plants à moyenne et haute tension.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la conformité du réseau en interagissant avec les OEM pour déterminer les spécifications des plants.
• Préparer des conceptions électriques détaillées pour des projets d'énergie renouvelable.
• Gérer les demandes d'exemption et évaluer de nouveaux produits.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Summary of Role:

The Grid & Electrical Engineer will be based in the Cape Town office and will be a member of the Engineering team. The role involves working across the Project Development Life Cycle (all stages of the GDS), providing technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams from a grid perspective. The engineer will liaise regularly with internal stakeholders and external partners, and will assume a lead Project Engineering role across a project portfolio from Development to Construction.

About Mainstream Renewable Power:

Mainstream is a leading independent developer of utility-scale renewable power plants, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, and hybrid assets across LATAM, Africa, Europe, and APAC.

Responsibilities:

Grid:

• Ensure Grid Compliance by engaging with OEMs to determine plant specifications.
• Approve technical content of OEM changes and prepare specifications for new additions.
• Prepare documentation for RETEC submissions and liaise with RETEC and SBO regarding evaluations.
• Manage exemption requests, evaluate new products, and perform regular tests to ensure compliance with Grid Codes.
• Support construction on utility interactions, grid connection, and energisation.
• Audit handover documentation and assist with NERSA audits.
• Conduct Grid assessments, manage applications, and liaise with Eskom.

Electrical:

• Provide conceptual and detailed electrical & grid designs for renewable energy projects.
• Assist in reviewing technical design packages and assume a lead Project Engineering role.
• Review and manage Employer’s Requirements (ERs), participate in their updates, and liaise with regional teams.
• Engage with external consultants, produce reports, and ensure activities meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum five years’ experience in project engineering for renewable energy projects.
• Valid registration with ECSA.
• Experience with medium & high voltage plant design, Grid Code compliance, and technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, report writing, IT skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Unencumbered passport, driver’s license, and availability for travel and responsive communication.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, healthcare, life assurance, and potential share options in a dynamic, growth-oriented organization.