Permanent
Senior Project Design Engineer
Tumaini Consulting
Cape Town, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: Tumaini Consulting
Our client specialises in the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Their projects power manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, retail centres, estates, and large-scale industrial operations — delivering resilient energy infrastructure in a rapidly evolving market. As their project pipeline expands, they are looking for a Senior Project Design Engineer to lead the technical design of high-impact renewable energy projects.
Requirements:
· 5 – 10 years experience in Solar PV, hybrid, or BESS design and integration
· Education: BEng/ BSc/ BTech Degree in Electrical/ Electronic/ Mechanical Engineering
· Experience working on C&I or small IPP projects within EPC or Developer environments
· Understanding of utility interconnection and grid code compliance processes
· ECSA registration or working towards registration
· Proficient in Pvsyst, ETAP/ DIgSILENT, AutoCAD
Responsibilities:
· Lead full lifecycle design of Solar PV and BESS projects (C&I and utility-scale)
· Perform system sizing, yield modelling, and performance optimisation
· Develop single-line diagrams, plant layouts, and detailed technical specifications
· Conduct grid connection studies and utility coordination
· Evaluate equipment and support procurement with technical due diligence
Should you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please email your updated CV attached to engineering.jobs@tumaini.co.za , alternatively contact the team on 021 551 2621 or visit our website, www.tumaini.co
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.