Senior Electrical Engineer

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway. 

Currently we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. 

As our Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work in the development, design and execution of renewable energy projects by managing or leading allocated tasks and design activities towards delivering technical compliant projects. Using your experience and knowledge you will be responsible to ensure all technical/contractual requirements are considered and implemented towards the successful completion of the projects.  

Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, you’ll get the opportunity to work closely with other experienced team members as well as developing the next generation of world class engineers leading the energy transition to a sustainable future.  

Our ideal candidate has experience in the design, structuring and execution utility scale PV projects. You are a curious person always looking for new opportunities and solutions to improve our next exciting project through analysis, simulations and integrating the latest technologies to maximize performance and reliability. 

Qualifications And Competencies 

• Degree in Electrical/Electro Mechanical/Electronical Engineering 

• 7+ years electrical / Electro Mechanical engineering experience. This includes the following: 

• 5+ years renewable energy experience 

• 3+ years project environment experience 

• 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience 

• Master’s degree in engineering (ideally) 

• Experience in: PVSyst modelling; AutoCAD LT 

• Utility Scale PV Project design and execution 

• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations 

Personal characteristics 

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are: 

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way 

• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently 

• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust 

• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude 

For the particular role we also expect 

• Able to apply sound Engineering Design principles and best practice to renewable energy facilities, related to PV and BESS technologies in particular. 

• Apply understanding of contract structures and interfaces to develop technical schedules 

• Analysis and simulation of multi-technology systems to forecast energy production 

• Apply clear communication and business understanding when coordinating with different stakeholders 

We Offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.