Senior Electrical Design Lead – Renewable Energy Projects

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Career development opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer for its Paarl, Western Cape office to guide the electrical design lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects.

You will lead a design team, develop detailed diagrams, specify equipment, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards while collaborating with project managers and construction teams. A strong renewable energy background and Pr. Eng are highly regarded.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in electrical design engineering, with 5+ years in renewables (solar PV, storage).
• Experience leading design teams and delivering projects.
• Knowledge of AC/DC systems, grid interconnection, protection schemes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E.
• HV experience and safety risk management.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA desirable.
• Eligible to work in South Africa and willing to work in Paarl.

Responsabilidades

• Lead electrical design for solar PV and battery storage projects.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, schematics and wiring layouts.
• Specify equipment: inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling.
• Conduct electrical studies: load flow, short circuit, protection coordination.
• Ensure designs meet IEC/IEEE standards and client specs.
• Mentor a team of electrical design engineers and drafters.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil, procurement and construction teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Stay updated with design best practices in renewable energy.
• Review designs from third-party consultants or contractors.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team mentoring

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Electrical design

Safety awareness

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration desirable

Ferramentas

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PSS/E

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer for its Paarl, Western Cape office to guide the electrical design lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects.

You will lead a design team, develop detailed diagrams, specify equipment, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards while collaborating with project managers and construction teams. A strong renewable energy background and Pr. Eng are highly regarded.