Lead Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026204/KSE

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading engineering and renewable energy environment is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design, execution, and delivery of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment and is passionate about renewable energy innovation.

POSITION INFO:
Duties: Lead electrical engineering activities across solar PV and BESS projects Manage project electrical design from feasibility through to commissioning Oversee LV\/MV design, protection systems, substations, and grid integration Review and approve single line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, and technical documentation Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and utilities Ensure compliance with applicable South African and international standards Support procurement processes and technical evaluations of electrical equipment Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers Participate in FATs, site inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities Assist with project planning, risk management, and technical reporting Minimum Requirements: BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electrical Engineering Professional registration advantageous (Pr Eng \/ Pr Tech) 7+ years' experience in electrical engineering within renewable energy, EPC, or infrastructure projects Strong experience in solar PV plant design and grid-connected systems Knowledge of substations, MV reticulation, protection schemes, and NRS\/SANS standards Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT, AutoCAD, or similar engineering software Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously Advantageous Experience: Utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects Eskom or municipal grid connection processes Renewable energy project commissioning Exposure to international engineering standards and projects across Africa Apply now! For more engineering jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Kagiso Sebalo Senior Recruitment Consultant

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