About the position
Shape the future of solar energy as a Senior Project Engineer in a world-class EPC. Is this you? You're a driven and detail-oriented engineer with a passion for innovation and sustainability. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing technical accuracy with creative problem-solving. Leading a team and mentoring juniors comes naturally to you, and you communicate effectively across departments and with clients. You're curious, forward-thinking, and enjoy staying ahead of industry trends. Managing multiple projects while maintaining top-tier quality is your comfort zone. What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) You'll take the lead in designing high-end commercial and industrial solar systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and engineering best practices. Your role will involve conducting site inspections, preparing project budgets, creating construction-ready drawings, and handling all calculations required for utility approvals. You'll simulate system performance, support commissioning activities, and address engineering issues during operations and maintenance. As a senior team member, you'll guide and review the work of junior engineers, project engineers and interns, ensuring the highest standards are met across all designs. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and performance of renewable energy systems across South Africa. Where you'll be doing it Our client is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, known for delivering innovative, customised solar energy solutions across Southern Africa. With a strong track record of successful projects in both the commercial and industrial space, they've built a reputation for engineering excellence and operational reliability. The culture is collaborative, solutions-driven and growth-focused-engineers here are encouraged to bring ideas to the table and lead with purpose. What you'll need You hold a PR Eng registration with ECSA and a formal qualification in Electrical Engineering. You bring significant experience, minimum 5 years, in designing renewable energy systems, with excellent knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and design software. You're confident working across multiple projects and disciplines, possess strong leadership and decision-making skills, and enjoy mentoring junior team members. Your attention to detail and ability to manage time and resources effectively will set you apart. What you'll get In addition to working with a forward-thinking team, you'll enjoy a market-related salary and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the renewable energy landscape. You'll be supported by leadership that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. Our client works on a Hybrid model. How to apply For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Battistoni on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
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Desired Skills:
- solar systems design
- Pr.Eng
- Leadership Development
- Electrical Engineering
- project engineering
- commercial and industrial knoweledge PPA
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
