AltGen

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Pr.Eng) – Solar PV – Gauteng

Midrand, GP, ZA

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

24 days ago

About the Job

We’re hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join a growing team focused on delivering high-quality renewable energy projects. This role is centred on the design and development of electrical systems for utility-scale and commercial Solar PV installations.

You’ll be responsible for leading a high-performing engineering team, producing basic and detailed designs, conducting protection and grading studies, generating BoQs, and contributing to tender documentation. Experience with design software like CAD, PVSyst, and other solar-specific tools is highly beneficial. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable managing multiple projects at different stages of development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Build and lead a high-performing engineering team
  • Foster a collaborative, results-oriented, and motivated team environment aligned with the business's values
  • Provide technical mentorship, particularly in Electrical Design Engineering, while maintaining a working knowledge of mechanical systems
  • Oversee all design aspects of projects from system configuration and planning through to generation of drawing packs, commissioning checklists, permissions and required signoffs
  • Ensure projects adhere to relevant regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines
  • Implement and maintain rigorous quality control procedures for engineering deliverables
  • Lead the development and implementation of engineering processes, systems, and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety across all projects
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with grid connection requirements, including grid impact studies and grid code compliance
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in Medium Voltage (MV) design
  • Familiar with EMT studies and power flow assessments
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Head of Construction, clients and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities
  • Contribute to project budget development and ensure engineering activities are delivered within budget
  • Optimise resource allocation within the engineering team to maximise efficiency
  • Oversee procurement of electrical and mechanical components, collaborating with the Procurement & Logistics Officer
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on engineering progress, risks, and issues to senior management
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation related to engineering activities

About the Company

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AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

<p>Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission.</p> <p>Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand &ndash; it&rsquo;s these people who are the ambassadors and pioneers that awaken the growth potential. AltGen exists in the nexus between energy-related projects and people - Jobs.</p> <p>Since the development of the renewable energy market in Africa, the AltGen team have actively recruited and deployed the best skills and expertise in the industry throughout Africa. We are ever-evolving. We have incorporated consulting and employment services into our service offering - understanding how each feed added value to the next, providing a holistic solution for our clients. We are the career visionaries and advisers, we provide long-lasting and positive relationships between clients and candidates, matching corporate cultures to personalities, expertise as well as experience.</p> <p>Where others see atypical recruitment, we see innovative solutions which generate long-term investments. We go over and beyond, we are the difference. We make a point of raising the bar and developing careers which facilitate access to affordable clean energy. Our goal is to raise industry standards and enable more effective climate change mitigation projects through the support of passionate and talented individuals.</p> <p>As AltGen rapidly expands into the global market, we hope to take you on this journey with us. Together, the ability to amount to the difference we make is measurable, it's tangible and real.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>We offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition &amp; Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record &amp; Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation &amp; Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>

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