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Our mission is to drive the transition to sustainable energy through cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service.\nWe are seeking a professionally registered Senior Solutions Engineer (Pr.Eng) to join our team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will combine strong engineering capability with commercial and relationship management skills to support business growth, customer engagement, and technical solution development.\nPosition Summary:\nThe Senior Solutions Engineer is a professionally registered engineer responsible for technical leadership, engineering oversight, and the development of compliant renewable energy solutions across Solar PV and BESS projects. The role includes system design, modelling, simulation, BOQ generation, technical review, and the mentorship and professional development of junior engineers within a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical excellence, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to engineering best practice, continuous improvement, and technical guidance across engineering teams.\nThe Senior Solutions Engineer will work closely with the internal design & engineering team, customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose technical solutions in the renewable energy space.\nKey Responsibilities:\n1. Feasibility, Technical Design & System Analysis\nPerform and contribute to feasibility studies for PV and BESS projects which are fit for purpose and are based on customer requirements, project constraints, and engineering standards.\nConduct system sizing, yield analysis and preliminary design development for new sales enquiries and project opportunities using approved engineering software tools.\nProvide technical review, engineering input, and professional sign-off for new sales enquiries and technical proposals prior to customer submission.\nCollaborate with the relevant internal teams to ensure all proposed solutions are technically compliant, commercially feasible, and aligned with applicable engineering standards, customer requirements and regulatory frameworks.\nApply knowledge of relevant South African standards and regulations including NRS requirements, SANS standards, grid code compliance, and regulatory requirements applicable to Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).\nPrepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) according to equipment scope and internal procurement processes.\nCollaborate with engineering, procurement, and project teams during project development and execution phases.\nParticipate in technical design reviews, troubleshooting, and engineering problem-solving activities.\nSupport commissioning, testing, and technical validation activities where required.\nProvide mentorship, technical guidance, and engineering development support to junior engineers, graduate engineers, and technical staff.\nContribute to the development of engineering best practices, technical standards, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation.\n2. Technical Engineering Engagement & Solution Development\nDevelop and take ownership of detailed design packs in accordance with company SOPs.\nDevelop technically sound and commercially viable engineering solutions.\nProduce and maintain:\nSingle Line Diagrams (SLDs)\nLayouts and General Arrangements\nCable sizing and routing calculations\nProtection and control philosophies\nEquipment selection and specifications\nEnsure designs are practical, constructible and aligned with project constraints\nPerform internal quality checks prior to submission for review.\nEngage with customers, consultants, utilities, and project stakeholders alongside the sales and commercial teams to support technical solution development.\nProvide technical input during customer meetings, design discussions, and project clarification sessions.\nSupport the sales team with engineering expertise during tendering, proposal\ndevelopment and technical evaluations.\nLiaise with suppliers, OEMS and technical partners regarding system performance, product suitability and technical compliance.\nProvide technical support during project development, implementation, commissioning and handover where required.\n3. Technical Reporting & Administration\nPrepare technical reports, design documentation, simulation outputs and engineering assessments.\nMaintain accurate project and proposal documentation.\nMonitor industry developments, emerging technologies, and applicable engineering standards.\nEnsure compliance with company quality, safety and governance procedures.\nSupport management with technical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and strategic project initiatives.\nMaintain accurate project and proposal timelines and pipeline reporting.Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.\nProfessional Engineer Registration (Pr.Eng) with ECSA is required.\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant engineering and technical sales experience.\nProven experience in engineering design, technical solution development, system modelling and technical analysis.\nExperience within the Commercial & Industrial BESS and Solar PV market.\nStrong understanding of engineering principles, system design 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