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Electrical Engineer

Terra Firma Solutions

Terra Firma Solutions

Other Engineering
Cape Town, South Africa · Johannesburg, South Africa
Posted 6+ months ago
<p><strong>JOB TITLE: </strong> Electrical Engineer</p> <p><strong>MANAGER: </strong>Head of Engineer</p> <p><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Johannesburg/ Cape Town</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Electrical Engineering</li> <li>Valid Driver’s License</li> <li>Own Car</li> <li>Willing to travel</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attention to Detail</li> <li>Time Management</li> <li>Interpersonal &amp; Teamwork Skills</li> <li>Critical Reasoning</li> <li>Pressure management</li> <li>Innovation</li> <li>Ability to work independently</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years’ experience in an Electrical Engineering environment</li> <li>Reading and producing electrical network diagrams</li> <li>Solar PV experience</li> <li>ECSA Candidate engineer</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>TECHNICAL PREFERENCES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Homer/PVSOL/PVSYST/ Helioscope</li> <li>CAD experience</li> <li>MV and Substation design</li> <li>Communication systems design</li> <li>Perform and review power system studies</li> <li>Experience with energy efficiency projects</li> <li>Proficient in Microsoft Office</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Energy Efficiency Engineering</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Smart metering system design for electricity and water</li> <li>Detailed design of appropriate solutions for energy management, renewable energy and electrical</li> <li>services projects.</li> <li>Writing of technical reports</li> <li>Technical support and client liaison including trouble shooting</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ol start="2"> <li><strong> Project Management</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>General Project Management</li> <li>Contract review</li> <li>Grid connection applications to relevant authorities</li> <li>Internal and external communications and presentations</li> <li>Construction team liaison</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <ol start="3"> <li><strong> Solar Project Engineering (key focus area)</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Preliminary Design of Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems</li> <li>Detailed Design of Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems</li> <li>Commissioning assistance for Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems</li> <li>Contribute to Compiling of Project Budgets</li> <li>Compiling of Construction Drawings and Project documentation</li> <li>Site Investigations &amp; Quality Inspections</li> <li>Performance Monitoring and Reporting</li> <li>Technology research</li> <li>Technical support and client liaison including troubleshooting</li> <li>Mentor and assist in training of graduate engineers</li> </ul>
Terra Firma Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.