Senior Remote Solar PV Systems Designer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Flexible remote work setup

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Solar PV System Design Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design and optimize solar PV systems for residential, commercial and utility-scale projects, using PVsyst, Aurora Solar and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with SA standards.

You will assess sites, develop layouts, and provide technical support to project teams during deployment, staying current with solar technologies and design practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing solar PV systems.
• Proficiency with PV design software (PVsyst, Aurora Solar, AutoCAD or similar).
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, power systems and component specs.
• Knowledge of SA electrical codes, NRS standards and municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer solar PV systems, including component selection (panels, inverters, mounting structures, batteries).
• Develop detailed system layouts, wiring diagrams and performance estimates using PV software and AutoCAD.
• Perform site assessments and feasibility studies to determine optimal configurations.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical codes, safety standards and local regulations.

Skills

PV design

Electrical engineering principles

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)

Tools

PVsyst

Aurora Solar

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Solar PV System Design Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design and optimize solar PV systems for residential, commercial and utility-scale projects, using PVsyst, Aurora Solar and AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with SA standards.

You will assess sites, develop layouts, and provide technical support to project teams during deployment, staying current with solar technologies and design practices.