Senior Utility Grid Project Engineer

Solarafrica-Energy-Pty-Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarafrica-Energy-Pty-Ltd seeks a seasoned Utility Project Engineer to lead technical matters during development, focusing on grid-related works and Eskom engagement. You will coordinate design consultants and interface with Eskom, Owner’s Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment throughout development.

You will transition into construction, providing technical assurance, supporting commissioning and energisation, and liaising between engineering teams and contractors

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a relevant industry.
• Strong technical and project experience in grid-connected, utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience in utility-scale solar PV projects (development and/or construction).
• Experience with Eskom grid connection and self-build processes (application → capacity allocation → CEL → BQ).
• Familiar with Eskom submissions, review processes, timelines, and coordination to achieve BQ approval.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage all technical matters during the development phase, with primary focus on grid-related works and Eskom engagement.
• Lead and coordinate Design Consultants, ensuring alignment, quality of deliverables, and effective interface management.
• Represent the company in technical engagements with Eskom, Design Consultants, Owner’s Engineers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Support Project Developers with technical planning, coordination, reporting, and early identification of technical risks and constraints.
• Provide technical input into scope definition, procurement, evaluation, and adjudication of Design Consultants, Owner’s Engineers, and future EPC contractors.
• Review and manage technical submissions to Eskom, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with Eskom requirements and approval pathways.
• Transition into construction phase as a permanent project resource, maintaining technical continuity from development through execution.
• Support construction, commissioning, and energisation activities from a technical assurance perspective.
• Act as a technical link between Engineering, EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineer, and internal stakeholders during project execution.
• Drive improvements in project processes, reporting, and coordination efficiency.

Skills

8+ years experience

Grid-connected projects

Eskom engagement

Project coordination

Engineering leadership

Education

BEng / BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering

ECSA PR Tech Eng or PR Eng

Tools

ERP / MS Dynamics

Job description

Solarafrica-Energy-Pty-Ltd seeks a seasoned Utility Project Engineer to lead technical matters during development, focusing on grid-related works and Eskom engagement. You will coordinate design consultants and interface with Eskom, Owner’s Engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure quality and alignment throughout development.

You will transition into construction, providing technical assurance, supporting commissioning and energisation, and liaising between engineering teams and contractors