Project Engineer (Electrical) – Commercial Solar Projects, Johannesburg

We are currently partnering with a well-established renewable energy company that is looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join their growing team.
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Electrical Engineer with proven experience delivering commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects from inception through to commissioning. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing engineering coordination, project execution, and stakeholder engagement across multiple renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the engineering and technical delivery of commercial solar PV projects.
• Oversee project execution from design review through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Liaise with EPC contractors, consultants, clients, and internal project teams.
• Review electrical designs, SLDs, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards.
• Monitor project schedules, technical risks, and construction progress.
• Support grid connection processes and utility coordination where required.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience managing commercial or utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems, electrical infrastructure, and project execution.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of MV/LV systems, inverters, transformers, and grid integration.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional registration is advantageous.

For more information please contact Tamrin Holliday on 012 653 1101 or send your CV to . If you have not had any response within a week, please consider your application as unsuccessful.