Senior Remote Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Professional development budget
Competitive salary
Opportunity to contribute to renewable
Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Renewable Energy to support projects originating from Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will design electrical systems for solar, wind, and storage, and collaborate with a globally distributed team to deliver scalable energy solutions.

The role emphasizes autonomy, remote work, and professional development. Ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems/renewable energy).
  • 6+ years of experience in electrical design/engineering of renewable energy projects.
  • Proficiency with electrical design software and simulation tools for renewables (PVSyst/Helioscope/ETAP).

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for renewable energy projects (solar PV farms, wind installations).
  • Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and electrical performance analyses.
  • Develop schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment specs for inverters, transformers, and grid connections.
  • Ensure compliance with grid codes, standards, and safety protocols for renewables.
  • Provide remote technical support during construction, commissioning, and operations.

Skills

Power systems design
PVSyst
Helioscope
ETAP
Grid integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst
Helioscope
ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Renewable Energy to support projects originating from Stellenbosch, Western Cape. You will design electrical systems for solar, wind, and storage, and collaborate with a globally distributed team to deliver scalable energy solutions.

The role emphasizes autonomy, remote work, and professional development. Ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about

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