Job title: Senior Engineer - Solar
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Power Generation (renewable)
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC
Job published: 19 Aug 2025
Job ID: 43058
Contact name: Mia Fuchs
Phone number: +27128168703

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer: Solar PV to oversee engineering design, technical delivery, and lifecycle management of large-scale solar photovoltaic projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep solar expertise, project management ability, and the capacity to drive innovative, cost-efficient, and compliant renewable energy solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Engineering Leadership & Project Delivery

  • Lead all engineering aspects of utility-scale solar PV projects throughout the full lifecycle (development to operations).
  • Manage external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet technical, budget, and timeline objectives.
  • Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and technical investigations throughout project execution.
  • Provide technical input into project budgets, EPC contracts and design reviews.

Technical Design & Analysis

  • Develop solar PV system designs using AutoCAD, PVSyst, and other design software.
  • Conduct long-term energy yield assessments and fatal flaw analyses.
  • Recommend design changes based on performance, constructability, and Levelised Cost of Energy (LCoE).
  • Support internal tool and standard development for improved design consistency.

Stakeholder, Procurement & Commercial Support

  • Lead technical negotiations with suppliers, EPCs, BOP contractors, and regulatory officials.
  • Support procurement by developing RFPs and reviewing technical proposals and specifications.
  • Contribute to drafting and reviewing technical project documents, including EPC and O&M contracts.

Process Improvement & Governance

  • Standardise technical documentation and strengthen engineering processes across the solar PV team.
  • Drive value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, statutory codes, company policies, and best practices.
  • Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, reports, and correspondence.

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Minimum 10+ years of engineering experience in utility-scale solar PV systems.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, PVSyst, and related solar design tools.
  • Knowledge of South African codes, standards, and grid regulations.
  • Experience managing multiple projects with tight budget and schedule constraints.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for working with contractors, consultants, and project teams.

Advantageous:

  • Experience in wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or HV infrastructure.

 

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong project management and engineering skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and methodical working style.
  • Passion for renewable energy and continuous improvement.
  • High levels of diligence, resilience, adaptability, and teamwork.

 


If you are a seasoned Solar PV Engineer driven by innovation and ready to lead world-class renewable energy projects, please submit your CV.