Solar Design Engineer

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Oxyon People Solutions Full time
Solar Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Solar Design Engineer to join our team at Oxyon People Solutions.

About the Role:

This is a full-time position that requires a meticulous, team-oriented individual who is committed to maintaining quality standards in document management, AutoCAD drafting, and project support while developing proficiency in solar design and engineering tools.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Index Control and Document Management:
  • Organize, index, and maintain project documents for easy access and accuracy, following company protocols for document naming, indexing, and version tracking.
  • Monitor document revisions, ensuring the latest versions are available and accessible to team members.
  • Maintain accurate logs of documentation updates, ensuring consistency across all project files.
  • Support document requests, helping team members locate and retrieve files as needed.
  • AutoCAD Drafting and CAD Support:
  • Create, update, and modify AutoCAD drawings, working under senior team guidance and ensuring adherence to drafting standards.
  • Interpret project specifications and assist in translating them into accurate technical drawings.
  • Conduct quality checks on drawings to ensure they meet project and regulatory standards.
  • Complete interconnection drawings, single line diagrams (SLDs), bid sets, construction sets, and as-built drawings for solar and engineering projects.
  • Maintain proficiency in AutoCAD and other software (Helioscope, PV Case, PV Cad, PVsyst) used in project designs.
  • Design and Project Support:
  • Develop designs aligned with project requirements, optimizing layouts to reduce installation and construction costs.
  • Prepare initial Helioscope designs for client review and clean raw data from site monitoring portals for engineering analysis.
  • Assist in commissioning verification checks on projects, preparing handover documents for clients.
  • Provide feedback and technical insights to project managers, engineers, and sales teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and products, delivering monthly tech reviews to senior management and team members.
  • Quality Control and General Project Support:
  • Ensure documentation and drawings meet established quality standards, supporting quality assurance efforts across all projects.
  • Work with the Procurement Officer to identify and specify products that meet project requirements.
  • Attend client meetings and presentations during the sales cycle as needed, representing the technical aspects of project proposals.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year

This estimate is based on national averages and may vary depending on location and experience.


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