Senior Electrical Design Engineer Renewable Energy (Remote)

Placements24; Graafwater; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Retirement fund

International project exposure

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for large-scale renewable energy projects in Paarl, Western Cape. You will drive power system analyses, interconnection studies, and detailed electrical layouts for solar, wind and storage projects.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in electrical design with renewables exposure, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP or PSS/E, and a strong grasp of grid codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems is required.
• Experience in renewables or grid studies is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead electrical design for renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Perform power-system analyses: load flow, short circuit, protection coordination.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Specify transformers, switchgear, cables, and inverters.
• Conduct interconnection studies and prepare utility approval documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/NRS codes and standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers, and procurement.
• Review and approve vendor design packages.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve design processes.

Connaissances

Power Systems

Grid Interconnection

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering – Power Systems

Outils

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the electrical design for large-scale renewable energy projects in Paarl, Western Cape. You will drive power system analyses, interconnection studies, and detailed electrical layouts for solar, wind and storage projects.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in electrical design with renewables exposure, proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP or PSS/E, and a strong grasp of grid codes and safety standards.