Electrical Engineer

FUNCTION: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

DISCIPLINE: ELECTRICAL

LOCATION: SOMERSET WEST, CAPE TOWN

DURATION: PERMANENT

SALARY: MARKET RELATED

Our client specializing in Renewable Energy is seeking an ELECTRICAL ENGINEER with solar renewable energy Industry experience to join our client’s team based in SOMERSET WEST, CAPE TOWN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Provide operations, service, and sales departments with engineering support as needed.
2. Understand the optimal design applications and design limitations of our standard products and lead the evaluation of alternate products.
3. Create plans for developing, monitoring, and evaluating a solar electrical system.
4. Design and engineer solar PV systems by conducting site assessments and energy production analyses.
5. Develop system layouts, electrical single-line diagrams (SLDs), and component specifications to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
6. Experience with PV Sol and Homer software (won’t necessarily do the design but need to understand the designs and be able to pick up mistakes).
7. Determine system size, configuration, and component selection based on customer needs and site conditions.
8. Providing and updating BOQ’s/BOM’s for projects.
9. Prepare detailed technical documents, system specifications, design calculations, and drawings.
10. Stay up to date with local, regional, and national codes, standards, and regulations related to solar PV system design and installation.
11. Ensure designs and installations adhere to safety guidelines and obtain necessary permits and certifications.
12. Develop quality assurance procedures to verify the accuracy and integrity of solar PV system designs.
13. Conduct inspections and audits during the installation and commissioning stages to ensure adherence to design specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Accredited Degree in Electrical Engineering
2. Minimum 5-8 years in Electrical Engineering experience within Solar Renewable Energy Industry.
3. PrEng is not a requirement but will be an advantage.

Contact:

Tanya De Bruyn

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.