Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer – Solar PV to support engineering, design, and lifecycle management of utility-scale solar projects. This role covers the full project lifecycle from development through construction, commissioning, and operations, ensuring technical excellence, quality, compliance, and optimal system performance.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Project Engineering & Lifecycle Management

• Support all engineering aspects for large-scale solar PV projects from early development through execution and operations.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure designs are implemented correctly and respond to technical site queries.
• Perform root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and technical investigations as needed.
• Provide technical input into project budgets and lifecycle planning.

Technical Design & Analysis

• Develop solar PV system designs using computer design tools.
• Conduct energy yield assessments using PVSyst and create long-term performance forecasts.
• Support due diligence, risk assessments, and fatal-flaw analyses during feasibility stages.
• Recommend engineering improvements aligned with project objectives and best practices.

Stakeholder & Commercial Management

• Coordinate with external consultants, EPCs, subcontractors, and internal teams to meet quality, budget, and schedule targets.
• Support technical negotiations with suppliers and contractors for new projects and procurement.
• Assist in developing RFPs and reviewing technical proposals.
• Contribute to technical documentation including EPC contracts, specifications, manuals, and plans.

Process Improvement & Strategic Development

• Contribute to building the internal solar engineering capability and improving engineering processes and tools.
• Standardise internal documentation, templates, and methodologies for better efficiency and performance.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and LCoE optimisation across designs and processes.

Quality, Compliance & Reporting

• Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all design aspects meet statutory codes, standards, and policies.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in utility-scale solar PV engineering.
• Proficiency with solar design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, PVSyst).
• Strong knowledge of South African industry standards, codes, and grid requirements.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with time and budget constraints.

Preferred / Advantageous:

• 5+ years of professional experience (professionally registered ideal).
• Experience with wind, BESS, or high-voltage infrastructure.

 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and structured
• Passion for renewable energy and commitment to high performance
• Resilience, determination, and adaptability

 

If you are a driven engineering professional passionate about solar energy and utility-scale project delivery, submit your CV.