Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Remote Solar PV

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will oversee electrical design, from feasibility and system studies to construction management and commissioning of utility-scale PV farms, ensuring technical integrity and on-time delivery.

The role demands 8+ years in electrical engineering, with 5+ years in large-scale solar projects, strong PV design knowledge, and proven EPC contract oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on design and project management of large-scale solar PV projects.
• Experience managing projects from design through commissioning in a remote or distributed team.
• Strong PV system design knowledge including inverters, DC/AC collection, transformers.
• Experience with grid interconnection studies and utility requirements.
• Proficiency in PV design software and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering aspects of solar farm projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical designs, single-line diagrams, grounding plans, and protection schemes for PV plants.
• Manage EPC contractors and equipment suppliers per specs and schedules.
• Conduct electrical site assessments and feasibility studies for potential projects.
• Oversee procurement of electrical equipment (inverters, transformers, switchgear, cables).
• Coordinate with grid operators to ensure interconnection and compliance.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning plans for electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

PV design

Grid interconnection studies

EPC contract management

PVSyst

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will oversee electrical design, from feasibility and system studies to construction management and commissioning of utility-scale PV farms, ensuring technical integrity and on-time delivery.

The role demands 8+ years in electrical engineering, with 5+ years in large-scale solar projects, strong PV design knowledge, and proven EPC contract oversight.