Senior Project Design Engineer - Solar PV & BESS

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027656/LI

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a motivated Project Design Engineer with a love for high-quality engineering designs, technical coordination and project support? Then this is an exciting opportunity for you to show the world what you’re made of and shape the future of tomorrow.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Lead design, integration and optimization of Solar PV and Battery Energy Systems (BESS) for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and small-scaled Independent Power Producer (IPP)
Develop technically sound, commercially viable and high energy systems
Support Bid Compilation & Technical Assessments
Instrumentation & EMS Control
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Integration

Skills & Experience:

ECSA registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) or working towards registration advantageous
Minimum 5-10 years’ experience
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 relevant design tools
Strong understanding of utility interconnection and grid code compliance processes

Qualification:

BEng/BSc in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronic Engineering

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

Contact LISA QIRAAN MGUQULWA on , quoting the Ref: CTE027656.

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