Senior Project Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

395920148

Date posted:

Friday, November 21, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Senior Project Design Engineer

Market-related Salary

Western Cape or Pretoria

Role Purpose

A renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimisation of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for commercial, industrial, and small-scale IPP projects. The role focuses on delivering technically robust, commercially viable, and high-performing energy systems with emphasis on instrumentation, controls, and energy management systems (EMS).

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

System Design & Engineering: Lead detailed design of PV and BESS systems, including schematics, single-line diagrams, control and instrumentation layouts, and compliance with standards and utility requirements.
BESS Integration: Perform system sizing, energy modelling, operational simulations, component specification, and control logic development for hybrid and grid-interactive systems.
Instrumentation & EMS Control: Define communication and instrumentation architectures, configure EMS logic, oversee SCADA integration, and validate metering and control data.
Bid & Technical Support: Prepare technical designs, feasibility assessments, and system descriptions; support bid clarification, technology evaluation, and contracting.
Project Execution Support: Provide technical oversight during construction, FAT, and commissioning; review drawings and manage design revisions to ensure design intent is preserved.

Qualifications & Experience

BEng/BSc in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering
5–10 years’ experience in Solar PV, hybrid, or BESS design and integration
ECSA registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) or working toward registration advantageous
Proven background in control, automation, or EMS system design
Experience in C&I and/or small IPP projects, ideally within EPC or developer contexts
Proficiency in PVsyst, ETAP/DIgSILENT, AutoCAD Electrical, and other relevant design tools
Strong understanding of utility interconnection and grid code compliance

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