Solar Engineer

Africa-one Consulting & Research Pty Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Africa-one Consulting & Research Pty Ltd is seeking an electrical engineer to design and develop solar systems, study technical drawings, and coordinate product development with clients and engineers.

The role involves using CAD and analysis tools to improve controls, design PV system components, and lead municipal approvals. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and 2–3 years of solar project experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering with typically 2-3 years of experience in handling solar projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems.
• Work with other engineers and clients to improve or develop solar products.
• Use computer-assisted design software and performance analysis equipment to improve controls and instrumentation.
• Direct and coordinate product development tests and assembly activities.
• Design, test and manage the manufacture of electric components used in solar systems.
• Implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and components for PV systems.
• Teach photovoltaic theory and practice to engineers, technicians, and installers.
• Design the electrical circuitry of solar panels and supporting devices for panels, such as inverters and wiring systems.
• Understand solar resource data and use it to conduct feasibility studies & technology evaluations.
• Prepare project Feasibility Reports/Detailed Project Reports, Technical Specifications, and Bid evaluations.
• Develop detailed drawings of system components for construction and installation; complete electrical and structural designs for photovoltaic projects.
• Conduct client energy load assessments and interpret energy meter data.
• Liaise with channel partners and clients.
• Liaise with EPCs on their design and track EPCs project execution status.
• Review and mark up EPC designs, and carry out PV and BESS designs.
• Procurement.
• Lead on municipal approvals process.
• Construction & commissioning monitoring.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Performance analysis tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems.
• Work with other engineers and clients to improve or develop solar products.
• Use computer-assisted design software and performance analysis equipment to improve controls and instrumentation.
• Direct and coordinate product development tests and assembly activities.
• Design, test and manage the manufacture of electric components used in solar systems.
• Implement, maintain and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, and components for PV systems.
• Teach photovoltaic theory and practice to engineers, technicians, and installers.
• Design the electrical circuitry of solar panels and supporting devices for panels, such as inverters and wiring systems.
• Understand solar resource data and use it to conduct feasibility studies & technology evaluations.
• Prepare project Feasibility Reports/Detailed Project Reports, Technical Specifications, and Bid evaluations.
• Develop detailed drawings of system components for construction and installation; complete electrical and structural designs for photovoltaic projects.
• Conduct client energy load assessments and interpret energy meter data.
• Liaise with channel partners and clients.
• Liaise with EPCs on their design and track EPCs project execution status.
• Review and mark up EPC designs, and carry out PV and BESS designs.
• Procurement.
• Lead on municipal approvals process.
• Construction & commissioning monitoring.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering with typically 2-3 years of experience in handling solar projects.

Company

Africa-one Consulting & Research Pty Ltd