Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy & Solar PV

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Career development

On-site Paarl role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in renewables to lead electrical design for solar PV projects in Paarl, Western Cape. The role requires 6+ years in electrical engineering, with 3+ in renewables, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or PVsyst.

You will oversee schematics, load studies, and interconnection processes while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with SANS/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 3 years in renewables.
• Experience designing electrical systems for utility-scale and distributed generation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or PVsyst.
• ECSA Professional Engineer registration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for renewable energy projects, focusing on solar PV systems.
• Develop detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and component specifications.
• Perform electrical load calculations, power studies, and fault analysis.
• Oversee procurement and integration of electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear).
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations (SANS, IEC).
• Collaborate on site selection, feasibility studies, and interconnection processes.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues during project execution.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers and staff.
• Stay updated on renewables tech and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

PVSyst

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in renewables to lead electrical design for solar PV projects in Paarl, Western Cape. The role requires 6+ years in electrical engineering, with 3+ in renewables, and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or PVsyst.

You will oversee schematics, load studies, and interconnection processes while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with SANS/IEC standards.