Senior Electrical Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028897/KSE

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join its renewable energy division. This role offers the opportunity to work on utility-scale and commercial solar projects, providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead the electrical engineering design and execution of solar PV and renewable energy projects. Develop and review electrical system designs, including: MV and LV reticulation Substations and switchgear Protection systems Grid connection infrastructure SCADA and monitoring systems Perform power system studies, including load flow, fault level, protection coordination, and cable sizing calculations. Ensure designs comply with applicable South African standards, utility requirements, and international engineering codes. Prepare technical specifications, engineering reports, design drawings, and project documentation. Provide technical support during procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities. Interface with clients, EPC contractors, consultants, and utility stakeholders. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary project teams. Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management activities. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech in Electrical Engineering. Professionally registered or eligible for registration with ECSA (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng preferred). Minimum 8-12 years of electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to renewable energy projects. Proven experience in solar PV plant design and implementation. Strong knowledge of: MV and HV electrical systems Protection and control schemes Substation design Grid code requirements Renewable energy integration Proficiency with industry software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PVSyst, AutoCAD, or similar. Experience managing engineering deliverables within EPC or project environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Advantageous Experience Utility-scale solar PV projects. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Grid connection applications and compliance studies. Renewable energy EPC project execution. Existing relationships with utilities and renewable energy stakeholders. Skills and Competencies Strong technical leadership capability. High attention to detail and quality standards. Commercial and project awareness. Problem-solving and analytical thinking. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Strong report writing and presentation skills. Remuneration Market-related salary package aligned with experience, qualifications, and professional registration status.

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