Electrical Engineer: Renewable Energy PrEng

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003805/EP

Date posted:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Electrical Engineer: Renewable Energy Engineer (Pr Eng) vacancy in Somerset-West, Cape Town. Multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the field of utility-scale Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Projects. The candidate will be working with a team of enthusiastic experts to design, develop, implement, and manage a range of renewable energy projects. BSc/BEng (Electrical Engineering) or MSc/MEng (Renewable Energy).Â Minimum 3 years of working experience in PV Project Environment.

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Electrical Engineer: Renewable Energy (PrEng)
Geographical area: Somerset-West, Western Cape
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Minimum qualifications and experience:

BSc/BEng or MEng/MSc (Renewable Energy or Electrical Engineering)
Registration as a Professional Engineer
3+ years' experience in a utility-scale PV project environment.
Experience in large-scale CSP and Molten Salt storage projects will be advantageous.
5+ years' experience in the design and implementation of electrical systems in large electrical projects, including the design and implementation of medium and high voltage substations.
Creating and maintaining technical documentation for electrical installations, construction projects, network, process control and data exchange related installations.
Understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in Europe will be advantageous.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

Designing PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, SAM or other PV design software.
Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
Conducting technical site surveys.
Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest applicable Electrical Codes.
Understand the application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.
Managing the EPC & O&M tender preparation and following contract negotiations
Providing technical input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility
Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk over project CAPEX, OPEX and revenues.
Following up on project construction, commissioning, and acceptance.

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