Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES026215/Wes

Date posted:

Friday, May 22, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

650000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Step into a leadership role at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition. An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV, hydro, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

POSITION INFO:

Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

This role is suited to a technically strong professional who thrives on ownership, governance, and delivering complex projects from development through to commissioning and handover.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Take full technical ownership of electrical engineering and grid integration across multiple renewable energy projects
Lead design reviews covering substations, MV/HV infrastructure, protection systems, and plant controls
Oversee external consultants and owner’s Engineers to ensure quality and compliance across all deliverables
Ensure that projects meet grid code requirements, engineering standards, and performance objectives
Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases
Manage grid connection studies and coordinate with utilities and key stakeholders
Guide protection philosophies, plant controller strategies, and operational frameworks
Support procurement processes, including technical evaluations and factory acceptance testing
Ensure seamless integration into operational environments, including SCADA and monitoring systems
Contribute to due diligence processes for project acquisitions
Drive continuous improvement and engineering standardisation across the portfolio
Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases

Requirements:

BEng/BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 7 years’ experience in power generation or renewable energy projects
Strong exposure to utility-scale solar PV projects (experience with BESS and hydro advantageous)
Proven experience with grid integration, substations, MV/HV systems, and protection schemes
Experience across full project lifecycle phases
Background in managing consultants and reviewing technical documentation
Strong knowledge of grid compliance and utility interface processes

Key Skills:

Advanced understanding of renewable electrical systems and grid integration
Ability to interpret and challenge SLDs, electrical designs, and control architectures
Experience with SCADA, PPC, EMS/PMS systems and plant controls
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
Effective stakeholder management and coordination skills
Ability to make decisive, high-level technical decisions

Additional Information:

Travel required: Approximately one week per month, with increased travel during commissioning phases
Exposure to site-based environments during construction and commissioning

This is your opportunity to play a defining role in delivering impactful renewable energy infrastructure across the region while advancing your career within a dynamic and growing sector.

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