Junior Project Development Engineer

Recruiter:

E&D Recruiters

Job Ref:

Pta003832/EP

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Junior Project Development Engineer vacancy in Belville, Cape Town.
B.Eng in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the renewable energy or electrical engineering sector.

POSITION INFO:
Junior Project Development Engineer

Bellville, Cape Town

Requirements:

B.Eng in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Industrial Engineering.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience in the renewable energy or electrical engineering sector.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.
Interest in renewable energy technologies (Solar, BESS, Wind).
Experience in SketchUp, PV system design, costing or feasibility (beneficial)

Responsibilities:

Prepare conceptual designs for solar and hybrid energy systems.
Perform detailed costing and simulations for proposed solar and hybrid projects.
Draft electrical single-line diagrams and site layout drawings.
Conduct basic feasibility studies, including financial and tariff modelling.
Analyse energy trading and wheeling transactions to identify opportunities for optimisation.
Research and apply different municipal electricity tariff structures to project designs.
Assist with technical site inspections.
Support senior project developers in delivering client proposals.
Perform ad-hoc data analyses and research on emerging technologies.

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