AltGen

Solar Design Manager/ Solar PV / Gauteng

Johannesburg, GP, ZA

In-personFull time roleMid Level, Senior Level

10 days ago

About the Job

Are you an experienced Solar Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing and optimising solar PV system designs, effectively balancing technical performance and commercial feasibility?

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy?

Our client, a global leader in renewable energy, with solar and wind projects across Africa, is seeking a Solar Design Engineer to join their team. This is not just another design engineer role – it offers the unique opportunity to lead and take ownership od the design and development of utility-scale solar PV systems and work with an international team, and key stakeholders, including EPC contractors and suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead technical discussions with EPC contractors and component suppliers, guiding equipment selection to meet project timelines and budgets while ensuring quality
Develop detailed design packages, including solar array layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, and Bill of Quantities (BOQs)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize energy yield, cost efficiency, and system performance
Conduct energy yield modeling using tools like PVsyst and perform LCoE (Levelized Cost of Energy) analysis to evaluate system configurations and technologies for cost-effectiveness
Perform site visits to gather essential data, identify optimization opportunities, and ensure technical integrity in the design process

About the Company

AltGen

United Kingdom

21-50

Renewable Energy and sustainability are cornerstones to the history of AltGen, both run through our veins and breathe life into our vision and mission. Our team has found a home in effecting change through people, we understand that people make the brand – it’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. 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. 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. 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.  We offer: <ul> <li>Talent Acquisition & Executive Search Solutions</li> <li>Employer of Record & Workforce Management Solutions</li> <li>Consulting, Community Development and Programme Implementation & Trust Administration Services</li> </ul>