Design Engineer - Renewables

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy team responsible for delivering innovative energy generation solutions across South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through to implementation while contributing to the development of sustainable energy systems. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence investigations into client facilities.
• Analyze electrical consumption data and develop demand and consumption profiles.
• Design conceptual and detailed renewable energy generation solutions.
• Prepare budget estimates and concept reports.
• Produce baseline reports, tender drawings and single line diagrams (SLDs).
• Develop construction drawings and detailed design documentation.
• Review equipment selections, supplier submittals and shop drawings.
• Research emerging renewable energy technologies and evaluate their suitability for future projects.
• Identify new market opportunities and support business development initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects while ensuring quality, budget and programme objectives are achieved.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience within the engineering industry with exposure to renewable energy or electrical engineering projects.
• Knowledge of technologies such as solar PV, battery energy storage, hydro or similar renewable energy systems.
• Proficiency in software such as Helioscope, Homer and Revit will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Submit your CV to ***email_hidden*** or call 021 555 0952.

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