Senior Renewable Energy Electrical Engineer - Solar & Wind

Placements24; Richards Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive daily rate

Possibility of extended contracts

Diverse renewable project exposure

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer focused on renewable energy near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design and optimize electrical components for solar and wind projects, working across the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Join a growing renewable energy team contributing to major green initiatives in Richards Bay.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in renewables (solar PV or wind).
• Solid understanding of power electronics, AC/DC systems, and grid integration.
• Proficiency in electrical design and simulation software (PVSyst, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP).
• Experience with battery energy storage systems is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and engineer electrical systems for utility-scale PV and wind projects.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and harmonic analysis for AC/DC systems.
• Specify electrical equipment including inverters, transformers, switchgear and cabling.
• Develop single-line and schematic diagrams and interconnection designs.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE codes and grid connection requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, site engineers and stakeholders.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies; support construction and commissioning.
• Analyze performance data to identify optimisation and cost-reduction opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Electrical design

Renewable energy

Power electronics

Analytical skills

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Electrical Engineer focused on renewable energy near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will design and optimize electrical components for solar and wind projects, working across the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. Join a growing renewable energy team contributing to major green initiatives in Richards Bay.