Job Openings Solar / Photovoltaic Design Engineer (Permanent) - Jhb North - FC0QX8V55R3

About the job Solar / Photovoltaic Design Engineer (Permanent) - Jhb North - FC0QX8V55R3

The PV Design Engineer takes the initial system concepts from the sales team and translates them into fully detailed construction ready designs.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Red Seal Electrician
  • Qualified Wireman
  • National Diploma Electrical Engineering N1 to N6 or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or BTech Electrical
  • Engineering
  • Current registration with Department of Labour
  • Current registration with ECSA
  • PV Design Certification or equivalent (PV green card or equivalent)

Experience

  • Excellent working knowledge of SANS and safety code is crucial
  • Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
  • Current drivers license
  • Have  4-5 years solar PV and battery storage design, project design, team management, engineering and project execution in the following technologies: residential and commercial solar PV, solar panel roof mounting, lithium-ion battery storage, LV AC and DC electrical DB board reticulation and home automation integration
  • Previous renewable energy and/or electrical distribution work experience mandatory
  • 4  years of experience in solar PV system design, residential, financial, commercial, industrial, mining and retail construction background
  • Experience with on-site troubleshooting of technology and automation of manual processes

Skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office mandatory e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Be involved in company research and design initiatives and provide input to senior management for consideration
  • Be involved in company initiatives to optimise company processes and systems and provide input when required
  • Contribute and develop systems and processes in areas of experience and increase knowledgebase of the company
  • Must be proficient in PV Design Software and related solar performance modelling software

#FuelledbyPassionIntegrityExcellence