Electrical Engineer

A renewable energy developer in Somerset West, Western Cape is hiring a Electrical Engineer for wind and solar energy projects. You will conduct feasibility studies, perform energy yield assessments, design plant layouts, and manage engineering aspects of procurement and construction. Experience in the renewable energy sector is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and resources, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are clearly communicated.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant standards, codes of practice, health and safety regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes for industrial plant and equipment to maximise reliability.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify construction or installation work complies with designs and quality specifications.

Requirements

• A minimum of five to eight years of postgraduate engineering experience with demonstrable project achievements in the relevant sector.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, codes of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable in South Africa.
• Professional registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng, or candidate registration actively working towards professional registration.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across engineering disciplines for integrated project outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to produce clear technical reports and present to varied audiences.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering in the relevant discipline from a university accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• Proficiency in engineering design and analysis software relevant to the discipline such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, or MATLAB.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering