Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Division
Location : Cape Town
Type : Permanent
Availability : ASAP
Responsibilities
- Lead LV and MV systems engineering, including conceptual and detailed design and development of electrical networks.
- Design, specify, and execute electrical systems for industrial and renewable energy plants.
- Design LV & MV Motor Control Centres, plant reticulation, and DC plant and battery systems.
- Develop and implement renewable energy and protection systems.
- Specify electrical switchgear, motor protection equipment, and related components.
- Design cable networks, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, and small power systems.
- Ensure all designs comply with the South African Grid Code and relevant SANS / IEC standards.
- Manage electrical interfaces and integration with other engineering disciplines.
- Participate in procurement and installation contracts — including tender evaluation, documentation, and project cost estimation (BOQs and scope of work).
- Provide support during fabrication, testing, and commissioning phases.
- Contribute to tender compilation and technical proposal preparation.
- Mentor and guide junior engineering personnel to ensure technical excellence and professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
BSc (Eng) or BEng degree in Electrical Engineering.ECSA Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration required.Minimum 10 years’ multidisciplinary project design experience, with emphasis on the power generation or industrial sectors.At least 5 years’ experience in PV system design (utility or commercial scale).Solid working knowledge of OHS Act, Environmental Legislation, SANS & IEC codes, Safety Management Standards, ISO 9001.South African Grid Code and its compliance requirements.Core Competencies
Technical report writing and documentation standardsPower system analysis using ETAP or DigSilentMicrosoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Engineering and Project ManagementIndustries : Services for Renewable Energy#J-18808-Ljbffr