Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Renewable Energy Remote

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Renewable Energy) to lead electrical design for solar PV and battery storage projects in a fully remote division. You will deliver detailed designs, perform critical electrical calculations, and ensure compliance with South African standards while coordinating with project teams across locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in power electronics and grid connection requirements, with 6+ years in electrical design and at

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; professional registration (e.g., Pr. Eng) desirable.
• Minimum 6 years in electrical design with at least 4 years in renewable energy (solar PV, BESS).
• Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP or similar.

Mansioni

• Develop detailed electrical design packages for utility-scale and distributed solar PV and BESS projects.
• Create single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Perform electrical calculations including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and grounding design.
• Specify electrical components such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables, and protection devices.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS and IEC codes and standards.
• Collaborate with civil/structural engineers and mechanical designers for system integration.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure quality control of electrical deliverables.
• Stay updated with latest renewable energy electrical design practices.
• Mentor junior electrical engineers.

Conoscenze

Power electronics

Grid connection

Protection systems

HV/MV electrical systems

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (e.g., Pr. Eng)

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Renewable Energy) to lead electrical design for solar PV and battery storage projects in a fully remote division. You will deliver detailed designs, perform critical electrical calculations, and ensure compliance with South African standards while coordinating with project teams across locations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in power electronics and grid connection requirements, with 6+ years in electrical design and at