Electrical Design Engineer

5 days ago

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Mecad Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year
Company based in Highveld Mpumalanga, is looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer (MV/LV) to join their team.

Overview
The Electrical Design Engineer (MV/LV) will provide technical oversight, review, and approval of medium- and low-voltage electrical designs for utility-scale Solar PV projects. This role ensures compliance with standards, accuracy of design documentation, and support for commissioning activities. One engineer will be assigned per site.
 
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design Review & Validation
  • Review AC and DC electrical systems, inverters, strings, cabling layouts, and connection schemes.
  • Validate Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), protection schemes, thermal ratings, and compliance with NRS and IEC standards.
  • Ensure electrical designs are safe, efficient, and constructible.
FAT & BOM Oversight
  • Review Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation for electrical components.
  • Verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness.
  • Support EPC teams in resolving design and documentation queries.
Collaboration & Coordination
  • Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and HV/utility engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
  • Provide technical guidance to EPC teams during construction and commissioning.
  • Participate in design review meetings and maintain technical records of approvals.
Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate records of reviewed drawings, calculations, and approvals.
  • Ensure all designs and documents meet client specifications, internal QA/QC standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Requirements
  • BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Power Systems preferred).
  • Approximately 10 years' experience in electrical design for MV/LV systems in infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
  • Proven experience with inverters, AC/DC design, string layouts, cabling, protection, and standards compliance.
  • Proficiency in CAD, electrical design software, and load/thermal calculations.
Preferred Skills & Attributes
  • Knowledge of Solar PV electrical systems, protection coordination, and LV/MV integration.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Ability to work independently on site and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with FAT processes, BOM validation, and quality control procedures.

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