Solar Pv Engineering Specialist | Johannesburg | Permanent (Mid Level)

Edge Executive Search; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an experienced engineer to optimise and design high-efficiency solar PV systems. You will drive the configuration of PV arrays and inverters, contribute to grid-tied system integration, and solve complex optimisation challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar engineering, proven experience with inverter integration, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to impact large-scale renewable energy solutions across commercial and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years' relevant experience in renewable energy engineering.
• Strong background in PV systems and inverter integration.
• Understanding of thermal management and control logic.

Responsibilities

• Optimise PV array layouts and inverter configurations.
• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems and battery energy storage.
• Design thermal management and cleaning systems.

Skills

Solar PV engineering

Systems optimisation

Inverter integration

Shading analysis

Performance modelling

Education

Pr Eng registration

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Introduction

A specialised renewable energy engineering firm delivering high-efficiency solar and storage solutions across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

Their teams work in a highly technical, innovation-focused environment where precision engineering and system performance are paramount.

Description

Play a key role in the optimisation and design of advanced solar PV systems. This is an opportunity to shape high-performance renewable energy solutions across commercial and industrial portfolios.

You will drive the technical configuration of PV arrays, inverters, thermal management systems, and control logic while contributing to the integration of grid-tied systems and battery energy storage.

This role requires strong engineering rigour, practical design insight, and the ability to solve complex optimisation challenges across diverse environments.

Our client is a specialist engineering firm focused on delivering high-efficiency renewable energy solutions for large-scale infrastructure and industrial developments. They operate within a technical, solutions-driven environment where innovation and precision design are at the core of every project.

What You'll Do

• Optimise PV array layouts and inverter configurations
• Conduct module string design and shading analysis
• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems and BESS
• Design thermal management and cleaning systems
• Develop PV system control logic, protection schemes, and SCADA integration

What You Bring

• Pr Eng registration with 5–9 years' relevant experience
• Strong background in solar PV engineering and systems optimisation
• Proven experience with inverter integration and grid-tied system design
• Competence in shading, string configuration, and performance modelling
• Understanding of SCADA, protection schemes, and system controls

What Success Looks Like

• High-performance PV systems delivering reliable output
• Technically robust design decisions that reduce inefficiency and downtime
• Seamless integration of PV and BESS systems into broader energy networks
• Clear, structured engineering documentation and analysis