Senior Project Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Set Consulting Full time

Senior Project Design EngineerMarket-related SalaryWestern Cape or PretoriaRole PurposeA renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimisation of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for commercial, industrial, and small-scale IPP projects. The role focuses on delivering technically robust, commercially viable, and high-performing energy systems with emphasis on instrumentation, controls, and energy management systems (EMS).Key Responsibilities (Summary)System Design & Engineering: Lead detailed design of PV and BESS systems, including schematics, single-line diagrams, control and instrumentation layouts, and compliance with standards and utility requirements.BESS Integration: Perform system sizing, energy modelling, operational simulations, component specification, and control logic development for hybrid and grid-interactive systems.Instrumentation & EMS Control: Define communication and instrumentation architectures, configure EMS logic, oversee SCADA integration, and validate metering and control data.Bid & Technical Support: Prepare technical designs, feasibility assessments, and system descriptions; support bid clarification, technology evaluation, and contracting.Project Execution Support: Provide technical oversight during construction, FAT, and commissioning; review drawings and manage design revisions to ensure design intent is preserved.Qualifications & ExperienceBEng/BSc in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering5–10 years’ experience in Solar PV, hybrid, or BESS design and integrationECSA registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) or working toward registration advantageousProven background in control, automation, or EMS system designExperience in C&I and/or small IPP projects, ideally within EPC or developer contextsProficiency in PVsyst, ETAP/DIgSILENT, AutoCAD Electrical, and other relevant design toolsStrong understanding of utility interconnection and grid code compliance



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