Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar PV)

You'll design, protect and maintain electrical systems for the water treatment utility in Epping. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a water treatment utility on the Epping side of Western Cape.

• Inspect installations and sign off compliance on completion
• Size cables, transformers and protection using design software
• Design LV and MV reticulation to SANS 10142-1 and SANS 10142-2
• Keep single line diagrams and as-built drawings up to date
• Review PLC and SCADA logic for process control and alarms
• Design solar PV and battery systems and handle grid connection to NRS 097
• Draw up tender specifications and bills of quantities for electrical works

• ECSA registration as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate
• Experience with at least one power system or lighting design package
• BEng or BSc Eng in Electrical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist posts
• At least 3 years of electrical engineering work after graduating

• Protection or HV operating authorisation
• Renewable energy project experience above 1 MW
• Government Certificate of Competency (Electrical, Factories or Mines)

• Vehicle allowance for site work
• Clear path to associate or senior engineer
• Paid professional registration and training

• 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.