We are looking for a Project Engineer for a Renowned Company in the Solar Industry in Port Elizabeth.

Purpose of Position:

The Project Engineer will assist the existing renewables energy team with Front-End Engineering, Design Engineering, Owners Engineering and general consulting to the solar power industry. Clients may include project developer, independent power producers, electric utilities, transportation agencies, industrial loads and financial institutions.

Requirements:

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is highly advantageous.

2+ years’ experience with electrical power, solar, industrial, battery or telecommunications facilities.

Duties:

Take direction, give and work cooperatively in a team environment

Preliminary system sizing and arrangement

Detailed electrical design for construction

Electrical design for state-wide and local discretionary permits

Preparation for engineering calculations and studies to support design activities

Preparation for equipment specification

Standards and code compliance reviews

Inspections of under construction and operating solar plants

Developing of bespoke calculation and analysis tools in MS Excel

Liaise with external technical firms when required by outside investors

Preparation of reports on system design, metrics and assessed KPI’s

Work with drafts in assistance of site drawings and specifications for existing and new clients