Senior Renewable Energy Electrical Engineer (Solar & Storage)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Electrical Engineer for its Nelspruit-based team. The role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing electrical systems for large-scale solar and storage projects, with emphasis on grid-tied inverter systems and power conversion technology. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in renewable energy electrical engineering, hands-on experience with grid interconnection studies, and a strong background in power systems analysis.

Pr. Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Power Systems is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical engineering focused on renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Proven experience with grid-tied inverter systems, AC/DC power systems and power conversion technology.
• Proficiency in power system analysis software (PSS/E, ETAP, PVSyst).
• Strong understanding of grid interconnection standards and requirements.
• Experience with electrical design tools and CAD software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of energy storage system integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of renewable energy projects, including solar PV farms and energy storage systems.
• Perform electrical system design, including single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Conduct power system studies, including grid interconnection studies, transient stability analysis, and protection coordination.
• Specify and select key electrical components such as inverters, transformers, switchgear, and cables.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, IEEE, NRS and utility interconnection requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee electrical aspects of project execution from procurement to commissioning and handover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues encountered during development and operation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to enhance performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical development.

Skills

Power systems

Grid-tied inverters

PSS/E ETAP PVSyst

CAD tools

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

PVSyst

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Electrical Engineer for its Nelspruit-based team. The role focuses on designing, developing and optimizing electrical systems for large-scale solar and storage projects, with emphasis on grid-tied inverter systems and power conversion technology. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in renewable energy electrical engineering, hands-on experience with grid interconnection studies, and a strong background in power systems analysis.

Pr. Eng.