Junior Support Engineer (Commercial and Industrial Solar Sector)

About

Our client is looking for an experienced and self-reliant Junior Support Engineer specialising in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar sector in South Africa. The Junior Solar Support Engineer plays a vital role in project development, collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring and fault-finding in the existing asset portfolio, as well as contributing to the sizing, pricing, and initial technical designs of solar projects.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience in Renewable Energy, particularly solar.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with solar software like Helioscope and PV Syst.

Prerequisites

• Own vehicle and driver's license required & comfortable with frequent travel within Gauteng
• Monitoring systems and fault-finding
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Helioscope and Excel

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring of Existing Assets (40%)

• Remote daily monitoring of our asset portfolio
• Coordinate technical team callouts
• Identify and troubleshoot underperforming assets
• Regularly report system performance to management

System Design & Quotation (40%)

• Develop initial solar and BESS system designs based on client input
• Generate quotations for the sales team
• Conduct technical site visits as needed

Ad Hoc Support (20%)

• Assist Senior Project Engineer with detailed engineering packs
• Manage metering partner relationships
• Support operations team with research on metering and hardware development

Opportunity for Growth

Our client is experiencing rapid growth, offering ample opportunities for career progression within 2 years. While prior experience in the renewable energy sector is essential, they value a quick-thinking, adaptable mindset and hands-on approach. This full-time position is based in Johannesburg, offering an attractive entry-level salary with a commission structure. Additionally, they provide a robust learning and development program to foster continuous growth and knowledge expansion.

Only candidates with Solar experience will be shortlisted. Note that if you do not hear from us in 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.