Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026214/Wes

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Are you ready to take ownership of complex, large-scale renewable energy projects and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy across Africa? An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join a forward-thinking energy organisation, driving technical excellence across Solar PV, Hydro, and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.
This is a high-impact role where you will act as the technical authority on electrical engineering and grid integration, ensuring projects are designed, delivered, and commissioned to the highest standards.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical authority for electrical and grid integration across the full project lifecycle
Lead the review and governance of electrical system designs, including substations, MV/HV systems, protection schemes, and plant controls
Oversee external consultants and Owner’s Engineers across design, studies, and commissioning activities
Ensure compliance with grid codes, engineering standards, and performance requirements
Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases
Support grid connection studies and manage interactions with utilities
Oversee protection coordination, plant controller logic, and operational control strategies
Participate in technical procurement processes, including equipment reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests
Ensure integration into operational systems such as SCADA and monitoring platforms
Support due diligence processes for project acquisitions
Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across engineering practices
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all activities

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 7 years’ experience within power generation, renewable energy, or electrical infrastructure
Strong experience in utility-scale Solar PV projects (BESS and Hydro exposure beneficial)
Proven expertise in grid integration, substations, MV/HV systems, and protection systems
Experience across multiple project lifecycle phases (development through commissioning)
Demonstrated ability to manage consultants and review technical deliverables
Solid understanding of grid codes, compliance, and utility interface processes

Key Competencies:

Strong knowledge of renewable energy electrical systems and grid integration principles
Ability to review and interpret SLDs, protection philosophies, and control system architectures
Experience with plant control systems, SCADA, PPC, and EMS/PMS concepts
Strong technical problem-solving and risk assessment ability
Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
Ability to make independent, high-level technical decisions

Additional Information:

Travel required: Approximately 1 week per month, with increased travel during commissioning phases
Exposure to construction and operational environments

If you are a technically driven professional looking to influence the delivery of cutting-edge renewable energy projects, this role offers an exceptional platform to elevate your career.
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