Solar Design Engineer – Grid & Storage

Network2; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Network2 is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to join our growing renewable energy team. You will design grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems for commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects, delivering technically sound and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include energy yield assessments, SLDs, BOQs, site assessments and ensuring compliance with SANS, NRS and local electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in electrical/renewable disciplines.
• 3–5 years of Solar PV design experience.
• Experience with commercial/industrial or utility-scale solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Design grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems.
• Prepare electrical layouts, SLDs, cable schedules, and drawings.
• Perform energy yield, sizing, shading analyses, and simulations.
• Select PV modules, inverters, BESS, mounts and BOS components.
• Develop BOQs, specs and project documentation.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Ensure designs comply with SANS, NRS and local codes.
• Support project managers, procurement and installation teams.
• Assist with commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers and EPC teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

PVsyst

Helioscope

PVSol

Microsoft Office

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Network2 is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to join our growing renewable energy team. You will design grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems for commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects, delivering technically sound and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities include energy yield assessments, SLDs, BOQs, site assessments and ensuring compliance with SANS, NRS and local electrical codes.