Senior Electrical Engineer - Wind

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design, technical assessments, and grid integration across its wind project portfolio, spanning development, design, construction and commissioning in a growing renewables company. A strong background in wind farm electrical systems is required.

You will oversee feasibility studies, design reviews, grid studies, and coordination with utilities and suppliers; support procurement, testing, commissioning, and handover while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7 years of electrical engineering experience, including 3+ years in renewable energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical feasibility assessments, due diligence, and technical design reviews.
• Lead wind farm electrical systems, including collection networks, substations, and grid connections.
• Review electrical specifications, engineering drawings, and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate power system studies, grid compliance, and technical interfaces with utilities and suppliers.
• Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and support operational asset performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Grid integration

AutoCAD

Power system studies

Stakeholder management

Technical guidance

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Electromechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead electrical engineering activities across utility-scale wind projects, from development and design through construction and commissioning.

Our client is a renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical design, technical assessments, and grid integration across its wind project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical feasibility assessments, due diligence, and technical design reviews.
• Lead wind farm electrical systems, including collection networks, substations, and grid connections.
• Review electrical specifications, engineering drawings, and contractor proposals.
• Coordinate power system studies, grid compliance, and technical interfaces with utilities and suppliers.
• Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and support operational asset performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 7 years of electrical engineering experience, including 3+ years in renewable energy.
• Experience in utility-scale wind project design and execution.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, reticulation, substations, and grid infrastructure.
• Experience with AutoCAD, electrical design reviews, and power system studies.
• Strong technical, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.