Senior Electrical Design Engineer | Solar & Storage

AltGen South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company culture

Career development

Professional training and development

Global team

Job summary

AltGen South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical and mechanical design for solar PV and energy storage projects. You will manage engineering deliverables, ensure MV/LV design and protection coordination, and drive regulatory compliance across international projects.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative global team.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent; registered or working towards registration.
• 5+ years of experience in design and delivery of Solar PV and energy storage projects.
• Experience with international IEC standards is beneficial.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Able to issue high level reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and Mechanical design and specification for PV and storage systems.
• Management of engineering deliverables and design verification.
• Low and medium voltage design and protection coordination.
• SCADA design and specification; earthing system design.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 processes.
• Prepare tenders and proposals; respond to client requirements.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across projects.
• Support international markets and project lifecycle from development through delivery.

Skills

Fluent English

High-level reporting

Independent work / team player

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional registration or in progress

5+ years solar PV/energy storage design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

DigSilent

Homer

Job description

AltGen South Africa seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical and mechanical design for solar PV and energy storage projects. You will manage engineering deliverables, ensure MV/LV design and protection coordination, and drive regulatory compliance across international projects.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative global team.