Senior Electrical Engineer

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Cape Town to join a global renewables team. You will lead engineering tasks, manage design activities, review contracts, and ensure technical and contractual requirements are met for grid-connected projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, site execution, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will contribute to detailed engineering, project delivery, and commissioning support, leveraging experience in PV project design and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years electrical/electromechanical engineering experience.
• 1+ years renewable energy experience.
• 1+ years project environment experience.
• 1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience.
• Experience in PVSyst modelling.
• Experience in AutoCAD and weather data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support in structuring phase with technical base case and specifications.
• Review technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, etc.).
• Assist in compiling RFP documents and supplier responses.
• Coordinate and compile complete system design package.
• Support detailed engineering design and review for construction.
• Conduct site visits and support testing and commissioning towards COD.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electromechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Site observation & inspection

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor in Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst modelling

Weather data tools (MN7, SolarGIS)

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for a Senior Electrical EngineerinCape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –Improving our future.

As our Senior Electrical Engineer,you will support the Senior Engineering team members by managing or leading assigned tasks and design activities to ensure the delivery of technically compliant projects. Additionally, you will assist in ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are considered and implemented, facilitating the successful completion of projects.

Furthermore, you will contribute to the development and operational aspects of projects by managing or leading technical assessments, investigations, due diligence studies, and design activities in support of the senior engineering team.

Main responsibilities

Support to Structuring Phase of projects

• Support in the development and establishment the technical base case and specifications of the project
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.)
• Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
• Support in tasks assigned to manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package
• Support in management, coordination and review the detailed engineering design package/process
• Ensure that all relevant design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detailed designs issued for construction

Support to Projects in Delivery/Execution

• Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
• Review design change request or proposals in the event of deviations
• Conduct site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
• Support and drive testing and commissioning activities towards Commercial Operation Date Support in project close

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering
• Degree in Electromechanical Engineering organisation
• 5+ years electrical / electromechanical engineering experience
• 1+ years renewable energy experience
• 1+ years project environment experience
• 1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
• Experience in PVSyst modelling
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS)
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
• Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offerScatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.