Senior Solar PV Design Engineer — Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Solar PV Design Engineer to join a Mossel Bay-based team. You will design PV systems for commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects, run energy yield assessments, and ensure compliance with local electrical standards and interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in PV design, proficiency with PVsyst/Helioscope, and a strong understanding of solar technologies and battery storage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing solar photovoltaic systems.
• Proficiency with PV design software PVsyst/Helioscope.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed plans for solar PV systems including layouts and schematics.
• Perform energy yield simulations and optimize system performance.
• Ensure designs meet electrical standards and interconnection rules.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement and construction teams.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for projects.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

Solar PV design

Energy yield analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Helioscope

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Solar PV Design Engineer to join a Mossel Bay-based team. You will design PV systems for commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects, run energy yield assessments, and ensure compliance with local electrical standards and interconnection requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in PV design, proficiency with PVsyst/Helioscope, and a strong understanding of solar technologies and battery storage.