Senior Electrical Engineer (Engineering / Generation / Utility) - Cape Town, South Africa

Our client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards their vision – Improving their future. 

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work in the development, design and execution of renewable energy projects by managing or leading allocated tasks and design activities towards delivering technical compliant projects. Using your experience and knowledge you will be responsible to ensure all technical/contractual requirements are considered and implemented towards the successful completion of the projects.  

Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, you’ll get the opportunity to work closely with other experienced team members as well as developing the next generation of world class engineers leading the energy transition to a sustainable future. 

The ideal candidate has experience in the design, structuring and execution utility scale PV projects. You are a curious person always looking for new opportunities and solutions to improve our next exciting project through analysis, simulations and integrating the latest technologies to maximize performance and reliability. 

Qualifications And Competencies 

• Degree in Electrical/Electro Mechanical/Electronical Engineering 

• 7+ years electrical / Electro Mechanical engineering experience. This includes the following: 

• 5+ years renewable energy experience 

• 3+ years project environment experience 

• 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience 

• Master’s degree in engineering (ideally) 

• Experience in: PVSyst modelling; AutoCAD LT 

• Utility Scale PV Project design and execution 

• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations  

Personal characteristics 

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: 

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way 

• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently 

• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust 

• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude 

For the particular role we also expect 

• Able to apply sound Engineering Design principles and best practice to renewable energy facilities, related to PV and BESS technologies in particular. 

• Apply understanding of contract structures and interfaces to develop technical schedules 

• Analysis and simulation of multi-technology systems to forecast energy production 

• Apply clear communication and business understanding when coordinating with different stakeholders 

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at [email protected]

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Lucia Baeza

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

About Company

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.