Position:
C & I Engineer (Solar PV)
Based: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Ref No: SOL-IE-240403
Our Control and Instrumentation engineers are responsible for the design, development, integration, and commissioning of systems used to control and monitor commercial and industrial PV, BESS/ micro-grid systems. They are also required to compile engineering studies, and design documentation for new systems as well as assess the operation of existing systems. They will work closely with the project engineers to understand the unique requirements, challenges, and limitations of each project, and shall factor this information in the control design. During the implementation of the control systems, they will also be required to configure PV, BESS and micro-grid systems based on the designed plant operation and relevant regulatory requirements.
What you must have to apply:
- B.Eng. Electric and Electronic, or B.Eng. Electronic, or B.Sc. Eng
- Instrumentation / PLC background
- 2-3 years experience in any of the following fields:
- C&I engineering
- Automation engineering
- SCADA engineering
If you have any of these, it will make you stand out more:
- In depth Knowledge and of Siemens programming with Siemens S7 PLCs using Siemens TIA portal.
- Must be proficient in Siemens SCL text-based programming language.
- Understanding in industrial communication protocol such as Modbus/ Modbus TCP/IP
- Network design and implementation
- Understanding of 3-phase power systems
- Prior experience implementing P & PI controllers
Additional beneficial skills and competencies:
- Experience using RESTful API
- Experience in Solar PV systems
- Experience in Industrial Internet of things like, MQTT
Some of what you will be doing:
- Engineering execution of projects (60%) – on relevant level
- PLC work on ALL projects
- Training of Junior R&D Engineer
Think you are a candidate? This is how you apply.
- Send CV and qualifications to recruit@solareff.co.za and quote Reference Number: SOL-IE-240403
Closing Date : 21 April 2024

Future Talent:
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