Lead Electrical Engineer
Location
cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 08, 2026
SUMMARY:
A leading engineering and renewable energy environment is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the design, execution, and delivery of utility-scale and commercial solar projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced EPC/EPCM environment and is passionate about renewable energy innovation.
POSITION INFO:
- Lead electrical engineering activities across solar PV and BESS projects
- Manage project electrical design from feasibility through to commissioning
- Oversee LV/MV design, protection systems, substations, and grid integration
- Review and approve single line diagrams, layouts, cable schedules, and technical documentation
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors, and utilities
- Ensure compliance with applicable South African an...