Site/Project Engineer - Utility-Scale Solar PV

Nexus Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled Site/Project Engineer for a high-profile solar PV project. The role includes overseeing technical and quality aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have proven experience in renewable energy projects and a background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. This is an opportunity to work on a landmark project with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive CTC based on experience

Opportunity to work on a landmark renewable energy project

Potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong site management and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and quality aspects of the solar PV project.
• Ensure compliance with engineering designs and standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and teams to maintain timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams.

Skills

Utility-scale renewable energy projects

Site management

Technical skills

Quality assurance

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

BTech in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Introduction

Contract: 12–18 months, with potential for permanent placement

About the Role:
We are seeking a technically skilled Site/Project Engineer to join a high-profile 75MW utility-scale solar PV project. The role is primarily site-based, with travel to our Johannesburg headquarters on a monthly basis. You will be responsible for technical oversight, quality assurance, and construction management, ensuring project milestones are met safely and efficiently.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee technical, quality, and construction aspects of the solar PV project.

• Ensure compliance with engineering designs, standards, and project specifications.

• Collaborate with contractors, IPPs, and EPC teams to maintain project timelines.

• Provide technical guidance and support to site teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Proven experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar PV) from an IPP, EPC, or Engineering Design Consultancy.

• Background in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSc Eng preferred, minimum BTech).

• Strong site management, technical, and quality assurance skills.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration abilities.

Package & Remuneration

TBD

• Competitive CTC based on experience.

• Opportunity to work on a landmark renewable energy project.

• Potential for permanent placement upon successful contract completion.