Solar PV Design and Engineer

1 month ago


Cape Town, South Africa Tower Group Full time

An emerging Independent Solar Power Producer (IPP) focusing on growth and scalable markets like South Africa and having presence in Canada and South Africa is in search of a Solar PV Design and Engineer . The organization relies on its track record, team’s successful past experience and its international partnership to penetrate markets by
bringing competitive solar solutions for private companies.

Our client is based in Cape Town which finances, builds, owns and operates affordable and high performing solar systems. The organization relies on its track record, team’s successful past experience and its international partnership to penetrate markets by bringing competitive solar solutions for private and government businesses.

Basic duties and 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. Ideal candidate:

Basic requirements:

  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of design and project engineering experience in Solar PV working for EPC, Developer or in Consulting environment for residential and C&I projects.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
  • Out of the box thinking and occasional travel.


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