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🥝 Lead Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Network Recruitment | cape town, South-Africa | Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer Renewable Energy Projects
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

This role is suited to a technically strong professional who thrives on ownership, governance, and delivering complex projects from development through to commissioning and handover.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Take full technical ownership of electrical engineering and grid integration across multiple renewable energy projects
  • Lead design reviews covering substations, MV/HV infrastructure, protection systems, and plant controls
  • Oversee external consultants and owners Engineers to ensure quality and compliance across all deliverables
  • Ensure that projects meet grid code requirements, engineering standards, and performance objectives
  • Provide technical leadership during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases
  • Manage grid connection studies and coordinate with utilities and key s...

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