Senior Remote Solar Solutions Architect - SA

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Solar Energy Solutions Architect to design cutting-edge PV systems for residential to large-scale projects across South Africa. The role is fully remote, leveraging PVsyst/Helioscope for modeling and collaborating with distributed teams to translate client needs into cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in solar design, strong knowledge of PV technologies and interconnection standards, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive solar PV systems (grid-tied, hybrid, off-grid) tailored to client requirements, including system sizing, component selection, and performance modeling.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and site analyses, utilizing satellite imagery, GIS data, and client-provided information.
• Develop detailed system designs, single-line diagrams, and performance estimates using specialized software.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the proposal development process.
• Work with installation partners and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical for implementation and meet all relevant codes and standards.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in solar technology, battery storage, inverters, and energy management systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing installations and proposed solutions.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized design procedures for solar energy systems.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences remotely.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the distributed engineering department.

Skills

Solar design experience

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Autonomous work

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Renewable Energy

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD/SketchUp

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Solar Energy Solutions Architect to design cutting-edge PV systems for residential to large-scale projects across South Africa. The role is fully remote, leveraging PVsyst/Helioscope for modeling and collaborating with distributed teams to translate client needs into cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in solar design, strong knowledge of PV technologies and interconnection standards, and a proven