JOB TITLE: Electrical Engineer

MANAGER: Head of Engineering

LOCATION: Johannesburg/ Cape Town

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

We are a leading player in the renewable energy sector, as an EPC contractor and Independent Power Producer (IPP) enabling us to deliver innovative solutions to combat climate change. We are a focused solutions provider to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customers, with projects spanning across Southern Africa and include roof top, carport, ground mount and wheeled solar projects. We also provide operations and maintenance, asset management, metering and monitoring services through our various divisions.

As we continue to expand our operations and our expertise in battery energy storage solutions (BESS) and maintain our status as the leading C&I IPP, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

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

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:

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

Project Management:

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

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 engineer