Senior Electrical Engineer(Pr Eng)

Set Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Senior Electrical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to support the design and delivery of large-scale solar PV projects. You will play a key role in technical design, project management, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a market-related package and an opportunity to contribute to renewable energy growth in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and own car.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an electrical engineering environment.
• Proven design and build experience in large-scale solar PV ground mount projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary and detailed project designs.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and graduates.
• Provide support with system commissioning.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Provide technical inputs for grid connection applications.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent time management abilities

Team player with solid interpersonal skills

Critical reasoning

Innovative problem-solving capability

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered as a Pr.Eng with ECSA

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer(Pr Eng)

Market-related Package

Johannesburg, Guateng

We are seeking a qualified and driven Senior Electrical Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join our team and support the design, development, and delivery of large-scale solar PV ground mount projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical design, project management, and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to the continued growth of renewable energy in South Africa.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Pr.Eng with ECSA
• Valid driver’s licence and own car
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an electrical engineering environment
• Proven design and build experience in large-scale solar PV ground mount projects

Preferred Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management abilities
• Team player with solid interpersonal skills
• Critical reasoning and innovative problem-solving capability
• Ability to perform under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Solar Project Engineering
  • Conduct preliminary and detailed project designs
  • Provide support with system commissioning
  • Contribute to the preparation and control of complex project budgets
  • Issue construction drawings and related project documentation
  • Research and evaluate new technologies
  • Provide technical support for business development initiatives
  • Offer client-facing technical support and troubleshooting
  • Review peer designs and approve final designs
  • Assume responsibility for project engineering sign-off
• Team & Project Support
  • Mentor and supervise junior engineers and graduates
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations
  • Contribute to general project management activities
  • Review contracts for technical accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety planning and implementation
• Grid & Communication
  • Provide technical inputs for grid connection applications
  • Manage both internal and external technical communications