Senior Solar PV Design Engineer - Hybrid in Stellenbosch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Medical coverage

Retirement fund contributions

Performance incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Solar PV Design Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead electrical design for utility-scale and commercial PV projects. You will model performance, craft diagrams, and guide projects from design to commissioning within a hybrid work setup.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of PV design experience, with proficiency in PVsyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD Electrical. South Africa regulatory knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in solar PV design and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PV design software and electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering of solar PV systems, including architecture and performance modeling.
• Create single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and layout plans.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and energy yield assessments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Solar PV Design Engineer in Stellenbosch to lead electrical design for utility-scale and commercial PV projects. You will model performance, craft diagrams, and guide projects from design to commissioning within a hybrid work setup.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years of PV design experience, with proficiency in PVsyst, Helioscope, and AutoCAD Electrical. South Africa regulatory knowledge is a plus.