Solar PV Engineer - Design & Optimize Projects

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Renewable Energy Engineer to design, develop, and implement solar and other renewable energy projects. You will apply engineering expertise to optimize energy generation, efficiency, and grid integration in South Africa's growing green energy sector.

Responsibilities include PV system design, site assessments, energy yield analysis, equipment specification (modules, inverters, batteries) and ensuring compliance with SA electrical standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 4 years of renewable energy experience, focusing on solar PV.
Strong knowledge of power electronics, grid integration, and energy storage.
Familiarity with solar design software (PVSyst, Helioscope) and electrical design tools.
Understanding of South African electrical standards and grid codes for renewables.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Design renewable energy systems, focusing on solar PV plants.
Conduct site assessments, energy yield analysis, and feasibility studies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project-driven

Power electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PVSyst

Helioscope

Job description

Responsibilities include PV system design, site assessments, energy yield analysis, equipment specification (modules, inverters, batteries) and ensuring compliance with SA electrical standards.

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