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Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Network Engineering
9 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town: Atlantic Seaboard, South Africa
Reference: NES026215-Wes-1

Lead Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Step into a leadership role at the forefront of Africa’s energy transition. An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV, Hydro, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
This role is идеально suited to a technically strong professional who thrives on ownership, governance, and delivering complex projects from development through to commissioning and handover.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Take full technical ownership of electrical engineering and grid integration across multiple renewable energy projects
  • Lead design reviews covering substations, MV/HV infrastructure, protection systems, and plant controls
  • Oversee external consultants and Owner’s Engineers to ensure quality and compliance across all deliverables
  • Ensure projects meet grid code requirements, engineering standards, and performance objectives
  • Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases
  • Manage grid connection studies and coordinate with utilities and key stakeholders
  • Guide protection philosophies, plant controller strategies, and operational frameworks
  • Support procurement processes, including technical evaluations and Factory Acceptance Testing
  • Ensure seamless integration into operational environments, including SCADA and monitoring systems
  • Contribute to due diligence processes for project acquisitions
  • Drive continuous improvement and engineering standardisation across the portfolio
  • Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases
Requirements:
  • BEng/BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in power generation or renewable energy projects
  • Strong exposure to utility-scale Solar PV projects (experience with BESS and Hydro advantageous)
  • Proven experience with grid integration, substations, MV/HV systems, and protection schemes
  • Experience across full project lifecycle phases
  • Background in managing consultants and reviewing technical documentation
  • Strong knowledge of grid compliance and utility interface processes
Key Skills:
  • Advanced understanding of renewable electrical systems and grid integration
  • Ability to interpret and challenge SLDs, electrical designs, and control architectures
  • Experience with SCADA, PPC, EMS/PMS systems and plant controls
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
  • Effective stakeholder management and coordination skills
  • Ability to make decisive, high-level technical decisions
Additional Information:
  • Travel required: Approximately one week per month, with increased travel during commissioning phases
  • Exposure to site-based environments during construction and commissioning
This is your opportunity to play a defining role in delivering impactful renewable energy infrastructure across the region while advancing your career within a dynamic and growing sector.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more engineering jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For further enquiries, please contact: wgouws@networkrecruitment.co.za

Package & Remuneration

R 650000 - R 850000 - Annually