Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Systems

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Cape Town, a leading engineering consultancy focused on the energy transition, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for power generation, transmission and distribution, with an emphasis on renewable integration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and guide projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with international standards.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, energy sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in power systems analysis.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of complex electrical systems for energy projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance to engineering teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct feasibility studies, load flow analysis, short circuit calculations, and protection studies.
• Develop technical specifications and project execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with electrical engineering standards and codes.
• Manage technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve design drawings and equipment specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior electrical engineers.

Kenntnisse

Power systems analysis

Team leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Cape Town, a leading engineering consultancy focused on the energy transition, seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems for power generation, transmission and distribution, with an emphasis on renewable integration.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and guide projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with international standards.