Cape TownEnergyMid-Senior Level
The opportunity
Our client is a renewable energy company seeking a Project Electrical Engineer to support project development and execution. The role will cover technical assessments, electrical design, due diligence, and coordination across engineering and project delivery teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preliminary and detailed energy yield assessments and support project feasibility evaluations.
- Develop technical specifications and support electrical system design.
- Review technical documentation, PPAs, grid codes, and connection agreements.
- Support technology selection, due diligence, and supplier evaluations.
- Coordinate with utilities, contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Review detailed engineering designs and monitor implementation during construction.
- Support site visits, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of electrical or electromechanical engineering experience, including experience in renewable energy, project environments, and distribution or reticulation design.
- Experience with PVSyst, AutoCAD, and weather datasets such as SolarGIS or MN7.
- Exposure to high-voltage networks, substations, and utility-scale solar PV projects.
- Understanding of renewable energy engineering design principles, particularly solar PV and BESS.
- Fluent Arabic and English.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.