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The Talent Experts

Solar Utility Site Engineer

The Talent Experts

  • Undisclosed
  • Permanent Specialist position
  • Kempton Park
  • Posted 17 Apr 2025 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 17 days
  • Job 2605740 - Ref LJ
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About the position

Be at the Heart of Large-Scale Solar Construction!

Is this you?
You're an on-site expert in utility-scale solar projects, ensuring seamless execution from installation to commissioning. You thrive in dynamic environments where problem-solving and quick decision-making are crucial. If you love working on the ground, troubleshooting technical challenges, and making sure projects are delivered to the highest standards, this role is for you.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
You'll be at the heart of large-scale solar projects (20MW+), overseeing the construction, installation, and commissioning of utility-scale solar plants. Ensuring compliance with South African electrical and mechanical regulations, you'll manage subcontractors, coordinate project schedules, and maintain strict quality and safety standards. You'll also work closely with design teams to ensure accurate implementation while troubleshooting technical issues on-site. Your role will involve preparing reports and maintaining project documentation to support successful execution.

Where you'll be doing it
Our client is a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, delivering cutting-edge energy solutions across Africa and the Middle East. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar, they are known for driving sustainable energy projects that make a real impact. You'll be joining a dynamic, forward-thinking team that values innovation, safety, and excellence, working on high-profile solar developments that shape the future of renewable energy.

What you'll need
You'll need a B.Eng (Electrical or Mechanical) degree. With 5+ years of site execution experience, you have worked on large-scale solar projects and are familiar with substations and transmission lines. A strong understanding of contractor and utility requirements will be essential, along with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders on-site.

What you'll get
A competitive market-related salary, the opportunity to work on groundbreaking renewable energy projects, and the chance to be part of a company that values professional growth and technical excellence. You'll gain hands-on experience in a thriving industry with a leader in solar energy.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]

We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • site execution
  • large-scale solar
  • substations
  • transmission lines
  • contractors

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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