JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer

MANAGER: Head of Engineer

LOCATION: Johannesburg/ Cape Town

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Valid Driver’s License
• Own Car
• Willing to travel

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Interpersonal & Teamwork Skills
• Critical Reasoning
• Pressure management
• Innovation
• Ability to work independently

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 3+ years’ experience in an Electrical Engineering environment
• Reading and producing electrical network diagrams
• Solar PV experience
• ECSA Candidate engineer

TECHNICAL PREFERENCES:

• Homer/PVSOL/PVSYST/ Helioscope
• CAD experience
• MV and Substation design
• Communication systems design
• Perform and review power system studies
• Experience with energy efficiency projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Energy Efficiency Engineering

• Smart metering system design for electricity and water
• Detailed design of appropriate solutions for energy management, renewable energy and electrical
• services projects.
• Writing of technical reports
• Technical support and client liaison including trouble shooting

2. Project Management

• General Project Management
• Contract review
• Grid connection applications to relevant authorities
• Internal and external communications and presentations
• Construction team liaison

3. Solar Project Engineering (key focus area)

• Preliminary Design of Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems
• Detailed Design of Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems
• Commissioning assistance for Grid Tied, Hybrid and Microgrid Solar PV systems
• Contribute to Compiling of Project Budgets
• Compiling of Construction Drawings and Project documentation
• Site Investigations & Quality Inspections
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Technology research
• Technical support and client liaison including troubleshooting
• Mentor and assist in training of graduate engineers