Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects
Scatec
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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.
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Job description
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
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