Lead Electrical Engineer Renewable Energy ProjectsLocation: 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 stakeholders Guide protection philosophies, plant controller strategies, and operational frameworks Support procurement processes, including technical evaluations and factory acceptance testing Ensure seamless integration into operational environments, including SCADA and monitoring systems Contribute to due diligence processes for project acquisitions Drive continuous improvement and engineering standardisation across the portfolio Champion a strong safety culture across all project phases Requirements: BEng/BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 7 years experience in power generation or renewable energy projects Strong exposure to utility-scale solar PV projects (experience with BESS and hydro advantageous) Proven experience with grid integration, substations, MV/HV systems, and protection schemes Experience across full project lifecycle phases Background in managing consultants and reviewing technical documentation Strong knowledge of grid compliance and utility interface processes Key Skills: Advanced understanding of renewable electrical systems and grid integration Ability to interpret and challenge SLDs, electrical designs, and control architectures Experience with SCADA, PPC, EMS/PMS systems and plant controls Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities Effective stakeholder management and coordination skills Ability to make decisive, high-level technical decisions Additional Information: Travel required: Approximately one week per month, with increased travel during commissioning phases Exposure to site-based environments during construction and commissioning This is your opportunity to play a defining role in delivering impactful renewable energy infrastructure across the region while advancing your career within a dynamic and growing sector.