Cape Town City Centre: Senior Project Design Engineer

Senior Project Design Engineer Market-related Salary Western Cape or Pretoria Role Purpose A renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead the design, integration, and optimisation of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for commercial, industrial, and small-scale IPP projects. The role focuses on delivering technically robust, commercially viable, and high-performing energy systems with emphasis on instrumentation, controls, and energy management systems (EMS). Key Responsibilities (Summary) System Design & Engineering: Lead detailed design of PV and BESS systems, including schematics, single-line diagrams, control and instrumentation layouts, and compliance with standards and utility requirements. BESS Integration: Perform system sizing, energy modelling, operational simulations, component specification, and control logic development for hybrid and grid-interactive systems. Instrumentation & EMS Control: Define communication and instrumentation architectures, configure EMS logic, oversee SCADA integration, and validate metering and control data. Bid & Technical Support: Prepare technical designs, feasibility assessments, and system descriptions; support bid clarification, technology evaluation, and contracting. Project Execution Support: Provide technical oversight during construction, FAT, and commissioning; review drawings and manage design revisions to ensure design intent is preserved. Qualifications & Experience BEng/BSc in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering 5–10 years’ experience in Solar PV, hybrid, or BESS design and integration ECSA registration (PrEng/PrTechEng) or working toward registration advantageous Proven background in control, automation, or EMS system design Experience in C&I and/or small IPP projects , ideally within EPC or developer contexts Proficiency in PVsyst, ETAP/DIgSILENT, AutoCAD Electrical , and other relevant design tools Strong understanding of utility interconnection and grid code compliance