Senior Solar PV Systems Engineer: Grid & BESS Optimisation

Edge Executive Search Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced PV Engineer to drive technical excellence in large-scale solar projects. You will optimise designs, integrate PV systems, and contribute to renewable energy advancements. The ideal candidate will have a Pr Eng registration, 10–19 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance system performance and project reliability.

Qualifications

• 10–19 years of professional experience in solar PV engineering.
• Experience with grid-tied and BESS‑related engineering.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Optimise PV array and inverter configurations for performance.
• Perform module string design and detailed shading analysis.
• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems.

Skills

Technical competence in PV system design

Inverter integration

Utility-scale architecture

Analytical capability

Proficiency in design tools

Education

Pr Eng registration

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

A leading engineering solutions provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced PV Engineer to drive technical excellence in large-scale solar projects. You will optimise designs, integrate PV systems, and contribute to renewable energy advancements. The ideal candidate will have a Pr Eng registration, 10–19 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance system performance and project reliability.