Solar Engineer

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Hire Resolve is partnered with a leading renewable energy company in Cape Town seeking a skilled Solar Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing solar energy solutions, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively while adhering to industry standards.

As a Solar Engineer, you will work closely with project managers, clients, and technical teams to develop innovative solar power solutions tailored to client needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Be responsible for pre bid engineering, post bid Engineering, coordinating and getting all the required drawings/documents approval.
  • Design the Solar PV system (roof-top and ground mount) as per applicable standards.
  • Innovative and design suitable solutions including but not limited to PV and BESS
  • Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar systems, using design software (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Layout, Skelion, Shadow Analysis)
  • Perform energy yield assessment and optimize overall design to achieve lowest LCOE
  • Prepare detailed and optimized BOQ/ BOM
  • Conduct technical site visits and collect relevant data
  • Keep track of exiting and upcoming technologies in Solar PV space including but not limited to BESS, modules, inverter, MMS, etc.
  • Provide technical support to BD, finance, procurement and construction teams on various matters
  • Communicate and coordinate with senior management for various approvals and implementation strategies
  • Always represent us with integrity and professionalism in all written and oral communications
Requirements: 
  • You are a solution driven person who is self-motivated and ambitious to grow your career exponentially.
  • BSc Engineering (Elec) or B.Eng Engineering (Elec) or BTech Engineering (Elec).
  • Minimum 2 years of design and project engineering experience in Solar PV working for EPC, Developer or in Consulting environment for C&I projects.
  • Experience in utility scale solar PV projects is a plus
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient with PV design software such as PVSyst, Helioscope.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD or similar draughting software.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project.
  • Ability to work independently, learn fast, organize, prioritize and effectively multi-task to meet deadlines.
  • Available and willing to travel within South Africa and abroad when required.
  • Experience in Medium Voltage distribution design would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
  • Strong project management and teamwork skills
    • Out of the box thinking and occasional travel
Benefits: 
  • Salary: Negotiable

Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Chandre Cordier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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