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Project Engineer Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Project Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Project Engineer
Recruiter:
Performit Personnel
Job Ref:
4267849383
Date posted:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a Project Engineer for a Renowned Company in the Solar Industry in Port Elizabeth.
Purpose of Position:
The Project Engineer will assist the existing renewables energy team with Front-End Engineering, Design Engineering, Owners Engineering and general consulting to the solar power industry. Clients may include project developer, independent power producers, electric utilities, transportation agencies, industrial loads and financial institutions.
Requirements:
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is highly advantageous.
2+ years’ experience with electrical power, solar, industrial, battery or telecommunications facilities.
Duties:
Take direction, give and work cooperatively in a team environment
Preliminary system sizing and arrangement
Detailed electrical design for construction
Electrical design for state-wide and local discretionary permits
Preparation for engineering calculations and studies to support design activities
Preparation for equipment specification
Standards and code compliance reviews
Inspections of under construction and operating solar plants
Developing of bespoke calculation and analysis tools in MS Excel
Liaise with external technical firms when required by outside investors
Preparation of reports on system design, metrics and assessed KPI’s
Work with drafts in assistance of site drawings and specifications for existing and new clients