Senior Renewable Electrical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Electrical Engineer specializing in renewable energy to join their team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, develop, and optimize solar, wind, and battery storage solutions, collaborating with a global team to drive innovation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in renewable energy systems, with proficiency in PVSyst, HOMER, and ETAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, focused on renewables.
• Experience with solar, wind, and energy storage systems.
• Proficiency with renewable energy simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for renewable energy projects (grid-tied and off-grid).
• Model energy production and size systems for solar PV, wind, and storage.
• Develop single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Ensure interconnection compliance with utility standards.
• Coordinate with project managers and partners for execution.
• Troubleshoot and optimize operational systems.

Skills

Renewable energy design

Energy modeling

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

HOMER

ETAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Electrical Engineer specializing in renewable energy to join their team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, develop, and optimize solar, wind, and battery storage solutions, collaborating with a global team to drive innovation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of experience in renewable energy systems, with proficiency in PVSyst, HOMER, and ETAP.