Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy

About the role

Scatec is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Cape Town team and support the delivery of utility‑scale renewable energy projects. You will work closely with the senior engineering team, managing design activities and ensuring technical compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Support the structuring phase by developing technical base cases, specifications and reviewing contracts such as PPAs and grid codes.
• Coordinate and compile complete system design packages, ensuring all design information from the structuring phase is carried into detailed engineering.
• Review design change requests, conduct site visits, and verify that construction designs meet project expectations.
• Assist supply‑chain management with RFP preparation, supplier evaluation and technical assessments.
• Drive testing, commissioning and commercial operation activities, and support project close‑out.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical or electromechanical engineering experience, including at least 1 year in renewable energy and project environments.
• Experience with distribution and reticulation design, high‑voltage networks and utility‑scale PV projects.
• Demonstrated personal traits: proactive, results‑driven, collaborative and adaptable.

Required skills

• PVSyst modelling.
• AutoCAD.
• Weather data handling (MN7, SolarGIS).
• High‑voltage network and sub‑station design.
• Utility‑scale PV project design and execution.