Copper Quail | Full time

Electrical Engineer

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 11/16/2023

Job Information

  • Date Opened 11/16/2023
  • Job Type Full time
  • Industry Renewable Energy
  • City Johannesburg
  • State/Province Gauteng
  • Country South Africa
  • Zip/Postal Code 2000

About Us

Copper Quail Global is your Human Capital Solutions Partner, with over 15 years of experience working across Africa. We are Recruitment Advisors specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Employment and Training.

We have dedicated divisions and teams of industry experts that specialize in expatriate, diaspora and local recruitment across Africa, making Copper Quail the perfect partner of choice when choosing the right consultancy to partner with.


Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Solar Engineer

Experience Required: 3+ years in solar energy or related field


Key Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  2. Proficient in PVsyst or similar solar energy modeling software.
  3. Demonstrated experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Design and develop solar PV systems, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
  2. Perform detailed electrical engineering calculations and simulations using PVsyst.
  3. Collaborate with project teams to execute solar projects, from initial design to commissioning.
  4. Provide technical guidance on solar PV system components, including inverters, modules, and mounting systems.
  5. Conduct site assessments and energy yield studies to optimize system performance.
  6. Stay updated on emerging solar technologies and industry trends.
  7. Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.
  8. Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of existing solar installations.