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

Edge Executive Search; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy engineering firm is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the optimisation and design of advanced solar PV systems. The role focuses on driving technical configurations of PV arrays and integrating grid-tied systems. Applicants should have a Pr Eng registration and 5-9 years of relevant experience in solar PV engineering. Candidates must demonstrate competence in inverter integration and a thorough understanding of system optimisation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative renewable energy solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of relevant experience in solar PV engineering and design.
• Strong background in inverter integration and system optimisation.
• Experience with shading analysis and performance modelling.

Responsibilities

• Optimise PV array layouts and inverter configurations.
• Conduct module string design and shading analysis.
• Integrate PV inverters with grid-tied systems.

Skills

Solar PV engineering

Systems optimisation

Inverter integration

Grid-tied system design

SCADA knowledge

Education

Pr Eng registration

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