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Project Engineer: Solar & BESS Solutions

Key Recruitment Group
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Growing renewable energy company seeks to employ a Project Engineer with experience across the full project lifecycle, from site assessment and modelling through proposal development and customer engagement to solution delivery and after-sales support. Cape Town based


For the position you would be required to have:



  • B. Sc/ B. Eng/ B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • 3–5+ years’ experience in the solar energy industry.
  • 3–5 years’ experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Proficient in Excel for modelling, calculations, and proposal development.
  • Solid understanding of Grid-Tied Systems: SolarEdge, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Huawei.
  • In-depth knowledge of BESS systems: Sungrow, Atess, Sunsynk, SigEnergy.
  • Commercial and Industrial Solar, BESS, Utility-scale experience
  • Willingness to travel across Western Cape and Eastern Cape

Responsibilities would include you to:



  • Conduct site assessments, data analysis, and translate findings into effective energy solutions.
  • Engage clients on potential future solar farm projects (5–20MW scale).
  • Prepare and present detailed proposals, models, and energy simulations tailored to client needs.
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support for operational sites where issues arise.
  • Maintain clear, organised, and up-to-date filing and archiving of all technical designs for future reference and compliance.
  • Act as the technical interface with clients, managing relationships and ensuring solution clarity.
  • Collaborate with engineering and project delivery teams to ensure accurate and aligned implementation.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to maintain a leading edge.
  • Ensure engineering teams’ designs align with client expectations and technical parameters.


Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information

Requirements:


  • B. Sc/ B. Eng/ B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • 3–5+ years’ experience in the solar energy industry.
  • 3–5 years’ experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Proficient in Excel for modelling, calculations, and proposal development.
  • Solid understanding of Grid-Tied Systems: SolarEdge, Sungrow, Sunsynk, Huawei.
  • In-depth knowledge of BESS systems: Sungrow, Atess, Sunsynk, SigEnergy.
  • Commercial and Industrial Solar, BESS, Utility-scale experience
  • Willingness to travel across Western Cape and Eastern Cape

  • Conduct site assessments, data analysis, and translate findings into effective energy solutions.
  • Engage clients on potential future solar farm projects (5–20MW scale).
  • Prepare and present detailed proposals, models, and energy simulations tailored to client needs.
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support for operational sites where issues arise.
  • Maintain clear, organised, and up-to-date filing and archiving of all technical designs for future reference and compliance.
  • Act as the technical interface with clients, managing relationships and ensuring solution clarity.
  • Collaborate with engineering and project delivery teams to ensure accurate and aligned implementation.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to maintain a leading edge.
  • Ensure engineering teams’ designs align with client expectations and technical parameters.
12 Sep 2025;   from: careers24.com

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