Solar Engineer - Renewable Energy Industry

RPO Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Solar Engineer to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in solar PV system design and installations. Responsibilities include conducting site assessments, overseeing system commissioning, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The firm offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in solar PV system design, installations, and commissioning.
• Proven experience in designing residential and commercial solar systems.
• Strong understanding of solar PV system components and electrical design principles.
• Experience designing both residential and commercial solar systems.
• Knowledge of local electrical codes and industry regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments and visits.
• Oversee/conduct the commissioning of solar systems.
• Present design concepts to clients.
• Oversee commissioning of solar systems on site and remotely.
• Diagnose faults in solar PV systems and resolve issues with inverters, wiring, panels, and batteries.
• Present design concepts to clients with technical explanations.
• Ensure designs comply with local regulations and codes.
• Collaborate with project teams.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Provide training to installation teams.

Skills

Solar installation design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Knowledge of local electrical codes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSOL

Helioscope

Helioscope

Job description

Overview

RPO Recruitment’s client, a well-established renewable energy firm in South Africa specialising in the solar industry, is currently looking to hire a qualified and experienced Solar Engineer who can join their successful and growing team in Johannesburg as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Solar installation design
• Selection of appropriate solar components (inverters, panels, batteries, etc.) based on technical and site-specific needs
• Conduct site assessments and visits
• Oversee/conduct the commissioning of solar systems on site and remotely
• Diagnose and resolve faults in solar PV systems, including issues related to inverters, wiring, solar panels, and battery systems
• Present design concepts to clients, providing technical explanations of solar system designs and product specifications
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, electrical codes, and industry best practices
• Collaboration with project teams
• Documentation and reporting
• Provide training to installation teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVSOL, Helioscope or similar software
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in solar PV system design, installations and commissioning
• Proven experience in designing both residential and commercial solar systems
• Strong understanding of solar PV system components and electrical design principles
• Experience in fault finding and troubleshooting solar PV systems
• Knowledge of local electrical codes and industry regulations
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel for site assessments

Benefits

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh (021 180 0776) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV