Electrical Designer / Draughtsman (Solar / PV)

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer / Draughtsman (Solar / PV) to join the Port Elizabeth team,

· Preliminary system sizing and arrangement

· Complete detailed electrical designs for construction

· Preparation of engineering calculations and studies to support design activities

· Preparation of equipment specifications

· Preparation of construction specifications

· Standards and code compliance reviews

· Conduct inspections of under construction and operating solar plants

· Development of bespoke calculations and analysis tools

· Liaise with external technical firms when required

· Preparation of reports on system designs, metrics and assessed KPI’s

· Work with drafts in assistance of site drawings and specifications for existing and new clients

· Submit warranty claims

· Conduct site visits when needed to conduct firmware updates etc

· Grade 12

· National Diploma or Certificate in Electrical Engineering preferred

· 2–5 years’ experience in electrical draughting

· Proven experience in solar PV projects (commercial and/or residential)

· Advanced MS Excel and AutoCAD

· Experience with HelioScope, SketchUp, Solidworks, Inkscape and Affinity

· Software experience, such as firmware

· Valid drivers license

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