Senior Electrical Engineer

G7 Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

G7 Renewable Energies in South Africa is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design, grid integration, SCADA systems, and project delivery for utility-scale wind, solar and BESS projects. You will guide engineers, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with grid codes and industry standards across the full project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years in electrical engineering for renewables, strong HV/MV/LV knowledge, and experience with EPC contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years in electrical engineering, grid infrastructure, substations or renewable projects.
• ECSA registration or eligibility is advantageous.
• Experience with EPC contracts and contractor management.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and technical delivery for HV/MV/LV systems.
• Manage grid connection activities and utility interfaces.
• Oversee SCADA, control systems and data integration.
• Coordinate procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide operations support and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Grid integration

SCADA systems

Contractor management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Masters degree advantageous

ECSA registration advantageous

BEng (Hons) advantageous

Tools

SCADA platforms

Power BI

SharePoint

Electrical design software

Job description

G7 Renewable Energies is a South African renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on the development, financing, construction and operation of utility-scale wind, solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

Since 2008, G7 has built a proven track record of originating, developing and delivering renewable energy projects across South Africa. The company has successfully developed and realised more than 1 GW of renewable energy capacity that has either reached construction or commercial operation and is currently advancing a development pipeline exceeding 7 GW.

With expertise spanning project origination, permitting, grid connection, financing, construction and operations, G7 has established itself as a trusted partner in South Africa's energy transition, delivering utility-scale projects that support a more sustainable, secure and resilient energy future.

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering, design, integration, commissioning, and technical delivery of electrical systems associated with utility-scale renewable energy projects, including wind farms, solar PV facilities, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, grid connections, SCADA systems, and plant performance monitoring.

The role provides technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, operations, and optimisation. The incumbent will support project development, project delivery, and operational teams while ensuring compliance with applicable grid codes, industry standards, quality requirements, and project objectives.

A key aspect of the role includes managing electrical engineering deliverables, supporting contractor oversight, contributing to grid integration activities, analysing operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across G7's renewable energy portfolio.

This profile is well suited to a candidate with a strong blend of renewable energy operations, grid integration, electrical engineering design, SCADA systems, control systems, and project delivery experience, capable of providing both engineering leadership and technical oversight across G7's renewable energy project portfolio.

Role-Specific Responsibilities

Engineering Design & Technical Delivery

• Lead the engineering design, review, and implementation of electrical systems associated with renewable energy projects.
• Provide technical oversight of HV, MV and LV electrical infrastructure.
• Review and approve electrical designs, technical specifications, protection philosophies, and engineering deliverables.
• Perform front-end engineering design (FEED) and technical due diligence activities.
• Review substation primary and secondary designs, protection schemes, control systems, and SCADA architecture.
• Support development and execution teams during project design reviews and technical assessments.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable standards, regulations, utility requirements, and project specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, presentations, and engineering documentation.

Grid Connection & Power Systems

• Lead grid connection activities for renewable energy projects.
• Review and coordinate grid compliance studies and utility requirements.
• Support the management of Eskom and municipal utility interfaces.
• Participate in grid code compliance assessments and testing activities.
• Assist with protection coordination, fault analysis, and power system studies.
• Support grid performance monitoring, disturbance investigations, and remedial action planning.
• Review and evaluate transmission, substation, and balance of plant electrical designs.

SCADA, Control Systems & Digital Integration

• Support the implementation and optimisation of SCADA and monitoring systems across operational assets.
• Lead integration initiatives involving electrical monitoring, plant control, automation, and data acquisition systems.
• Evaluate plant performance data and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Support remote monitoring and control functionality of renewable energy facilities.
• Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, and software providers on system enhancements and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across operational systems.

Project Delivery & Contractor Management

• Support engineering activities throughout procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Manage and coordinate electrical contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Review contractor deliverables and monitor compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site inspections and technical audits.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, risk identification, and mitigation activities.
• Support contract management and technical evaluation of variation orders and claims.

Operations Support & Asset Performance

• Provide engineering support to operational renewable energy facilities.
• Investigate plant faults, equipment failures, and performance issues.
• Lead technical root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and recommend optimisation opportunities.
• Analyse operational data and prepare technical performance reports.
• Support outage planning, equipment maintenance strategies, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve project execution and operational performance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, products, and industry developments.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, automation, and digital transformation.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives that improve plant reliability, safety, and generation performance.
• Support engineering standardisation and best practice development across the organisation.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and technical team members.
• Contribute to technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Assist with due diligence reviews for project acquisitions and investments.
• Support business development activities and technical proposal preparation.
• Undertake special engineering projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering discipline

Additional Qualifications: Master's Degree in Engineering advantageous OR

BEng (Hons) in Technology Management, Engineering Management or Project Management advantageous

Professional Memberships: ECSA Registration (Pr Eng or Candidate Engineer) advantageous

Experience

Minimum 8-10 years' experience in electrical engineering, grid infrastructure, substations, transmission systems, renewable energy projects, EPC execution and contractor management

Contract Management Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience managing EPC, Balance of Plant (BoP), grid connection, substation or major infrastructure contracts

Preferred Industry

• Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Grid Infrastructure, EPC Construction

Role-Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects during development, construction, commissioning and operational phases.
• Strong understanding of HV, MV and LV electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with SCADA systems, plant control systems, communications networks and operational technology environments.
• Experience with grid connection projects and utility stakeholder engagement.
• Exposure to power system studies, protection systems, substations, and grid code compliance activities.
• Experience managing technical contractors, consultants, OEMs and service providers.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Previous experience in roles such as:
• Senior Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Operations Engineer
• Demonstrated ability to bridge technical engineering disciplines, operational requirements, and project delivery objectives.
• Electrical Engineering Design
• Grid Integration
• Electrical Substations
• HV, MV and LV Systems
• Protection and Control Systems
• SCADA Systems
• Communications Systems
• Plant Monitoring and Analytics
• Control Systems Integration
• Testing and Commissioning
• Reliability Engineering
• Asset Performance Management
• Technical Specifications Development
• Contractor Management

Systems & Software

• SCADA Platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Power BI
• Electrical Design Software
• Protection Relay Software
• Data Analytics Tools
• Project Management Systems
• SharePoint

G7 Values

• Integrity
• Courage
• Passion
• Responsibility
• Improvement

G7 Culture

• Achievement Through Learning
• Leadership
• Technical Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Planning and Coordination
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Results Orientation

Systems & Software

• SCADA Platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Power BI
• Electrical Design Software
• Protection Relay Software
• Data Analytics Tools
• Project Management Systems
• SharePoint

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