Solar Project Engineer

Overview

A prominent IPP player in the renewable energy sector is seeking a skilled Solar Project Engineer.

This site-based role offers the opportunity to oversee and manage multidisciplinary engineering aspects of utility-scale solar PV projects on behalf of the IPP, across both transaction and execution phases.

You will play a central role in driving the project toward financial close, COD, and facility acceptance — within time, budget, and technical compliance parameters.

The role is based in the Free State or near Secunda (2 project engineers required).

What you\'ll do

• Manage and coordinate all engineering inputs for solar PV projects, overseeing various discipline leads across electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical interfaces.
• Drive and contribute to the technical and commercial evaluation and negotiation of EPC, and O&M contracts.
• Lead LTA engagement and manage their technical due diligence process throughout project lifecycle.
• Liaise with Eskom (or relevant utility) regarding grid connection, self-build works, and manage associated approval workflows with EPC partners.
• Compile performance-based technical specifications and Employer’s Requirements aligned with solar PV project delivery.
• Coordinate the preparation of RFP / RFQ documentation (drawings, specifications, returnables) for EPC and O&M scopes.
• Lead technical reviews and provide commentary on designs and reports submitted by EPC contractors.
• Ensure solar plant designs and installations are aligned with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Oversee Grid Code Compliance design and process flow to ensure system integration and utility acceptance.
• Manage technical queries and interfaces between BoP, and EPC contractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections (bi-weekly minimum) to assess EPC performance and ensure quality compliance.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate internal monthly reporting to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to construction, QA / QC, commissioning, and project management teams.
• Assist with milestone verification for contractor payment certifications.
• Ensure strict technical compliance across all solar projects with project documents such as PPA, SBA, BQ, DCUOSA, etc.

What we\'re looking for

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