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Electrical EngineerMC Technology Staffing • Copper Cluster, South Africa
Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

MC Technology Staffing • Copper Cluster, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

The Electrical Engineer (Site) will provide on-site technical oversight of MV / LV electrical works for utility-scale Solar PV projects. This includes inspection of cabling and terminations, commissioning readiness support, witnessing testing, and managing documentation required for energisation and handover. One Electrical Engineer will be assigned per site.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation Oversight

  • Inspect MV / LV cabling, routing, containment, and termination quality.
  • Verify inverter stations, combiner boxes, string cabling, and AC / DC balance-of-plant installations.
  • Ensure installations comply with project specifications, OEM documentation, and relevant standards.

Commissioning Readiness & Energisation Support

  • Support pre-commissioning activities, energisation checklists, and readiness inspections.
  • Collaborate with commissioning teams to resolve electrical issues impacting testing or energisation.
  • Participate in energisation procedures under the guidance of commissioning and HV teams.
  • Testing, Quality & Documentation

  • Witness electrical testing (insulation resistance, VLF, continuity, functional checks, etc.).
  • Validate and compile electrical completion packs, redlines, and as-built documentation.
  • Manage punch items relating to electrical installations and ensure timely closure.
  • Coordination & Reporting

  • Work closely with EPC teams, electrical subcontractors, and OEMs to resolve on-site issues.
  • Provide daily / weekly progress updates, inspection findings, and QA / QC documentation.
  • Maintain accurate site records, test sheets, and inspection reports.
  • Qualifications & Experience

    Minimum Requirements

  • NDip / BTech / BSc in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems preferred).
  • Approximately 10 years experience in MV / LV electrical installation, site engineering, or QA / QC on large infrastructure or renewable projects.
  • Strong understanding of MV / LV installation standards, cable testing, and electrical commissioning.
  • Ability to interpret SLDs, wiring diagrams, and electrical installation standards.
  • Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Experience in Solar PV or similar power infrastructure projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify electrical installation non-conformances.
  • Effective communicator with strong coordination skills across EPC and commissioning teams.
  • Competent in documentation, test witnessing, and completion-pack management.
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