Senior Renewable Energy Engineer — Remote, Global Projects

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop and optimize solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems, collaborating with a global team to address real-world energy challenges.

The role emphasizes system modeling, performance analysis, and scalable solutions, with a remote-first culture that supports flexible work across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with emphasis on renewable energy.
• Experience in modeling and simulating energy systems.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design renewable energy systems including solar, wind, and hybrids.
• Model and analyze performance of energy systems.
• Collaborate with a global team in a remote environment.

Skills

Renewable energy systems

System modeling

Performance analysis

Solar energy

Wind energy

Hybrid power

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

HOMER Energy

PVSyst

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop and optimize solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems, collaborating with a global team to address real-world energy challenges.

The role emphasizes system modeling, performance analysis, and scalable solutions, with a remote-first culture that supports flexible work across South Africa.