Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV) – Immediate Start

From MV switchgear to PLCs, this manufacturing plant in Brakpan needs a sharp electrical engineer. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Brakpan-based, with most of your time spent at a manufacturing plant.

• Investigate power quality problems with a power analyser
• Plan maintenance for switchgear, transformers and motor control centres
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Set and test protection relays and keep settings records
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2

• Able to write clear technical reports and specifications
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• Strong understanding of SANS 10142 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
• Code 08 licence and willingness to travel to sites

• PLC programming certification
• Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
• Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

• Vehicle allowance for site work
• Flexible hours on design days
• Paid professional registration and training
• Clear path to associate or senior engineer

• If you are a candidate, add how close you are to Pr Eng and who your mentor is.
• List projects with their voltage level, size in kVA or MW, and whether you designed, supervised or commissioned.