Description:
Inpower, Intelligent Power Solutions,part of the Faircape Group of Companies, offers a wide variety of energy solutions to sectional title schemes, commercial and industrial customers. Our team has provided power management, backup power, solar, utilities management,and generator solutions to our customers in Cape Town and the surrounding areas.
We are on the hunt for a skilled, dynamic, and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer to join our powerhouse team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and love tackling challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing, maintaining, and managing cutting-edge backup power, solar, metering, and generator solutions .
Faircape Benefits:
- Quarterly bonuses
- Long service leave
- Onsite Barista (free coffee)
- Vending machine with great subsidized snacks
- Discount on our internet (ISP) packages
- Flexi-time (working hours)
- Subsidized Parking
This role is perfect for an energetic individual with a can-do attitude and deep appreciation for being involved in impactful work as there are exceptional growth opportunities in the business.
Specific duties include, but is not limited to:
- Identify and drive innovation by exploring new technologies, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal procedures to optimize operations.
- Perform advanced solar production simulations using Helioscope, PVSyst, or other industry-leading software to assess system performance and feasibility.
- Analyze and interpret technical solar data to provide insights, optimize designs, and enhance system efficiency.
- Co-draft proposals for client projects, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Conduct site assessments and participate in client meetings to gather requirements and provide technical insights.
- Investigate sites to determine electrical system requirements and constraints.
- Propose backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery.
- Manage projects from inception to completion, overseeing installation processes and quality control.
- Provide technical electrical support to various departments within the organization.
- Support operational staff in troubleshooting and resolving system alerts and issues.
- Identify root causes of electrical faults related to solar, generators, UPS’s, prepaid and metering devices, etc.
- Oversee electrical installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Conduct energy audits and prepare reports on system performance and energy efficiency.
- Execute electrical installation projects with precision, adhering to safety standards.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- BEng, BSc or BTech qualification in Electrical Engineering
Experience and Knowledge:
- Knowledge in electrical design, simulation (Advantageous)
- Technical knowledge in backup power systems, UPS, and solar installations (Advantageous)
Skills and Attributes:
- Ability to analyse complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
- Adaptability and Ethical Conduct
- Ability to work Independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Specific Requirements
- Solid and positive references
- Clear health record
- Clear credit record
- No criminal record
- Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45 minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi time between 07h00 and 18h00.
With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 30 000 Cost to Company per month. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market related factors.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements:
- Quarterly bonuses
- Long service leave
- Onsite Barista (free coffee)
- Vending machine with great subsidized snacks
- Discount on our internet (ISP) packages
- Flexi-time (working hours)
- Subsidized Parking
- Identify and drive innovation by exploring new technologies, process improvements, and efficiency enhancements.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of internal procedures to optimize operations.
- Perform advanced solar production simulations using Helioscope, PVSyst, or other industry-leading software to assess system performance and feasibility.
- Analyze and interpret technical solar data to provide insights, optimize designs, and enhance system efficiency.
- Co-draft proposals for client projects, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Conduct site assessments and participate in client meetings to gather requirements and provide technical insights.
- Investigate sites to determine electrical system requirements and constraints.
- Propose backup solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate project activities and ensure timely delivery.
- Manage projects from inception to completion, overseeing installation processes and quality control.
- Provide technical electrical support to various departments within the organization.
- Support operational staff in troubleshooting and resolving system alerts and issues.
- Identify root causes of electrical faults related to solar, generators, UPS’s, prepaid and metering devices, etc.
- Oversee electrical installations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Conduct energy audits and prepare reports on system performance and energy efficiency.
- Execute electrical installation projects with precision, adhering to safety standards.
- BEng, BSc or BTech qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge in electrical design, simulation (Advantageous)
- Technical knowledge in backup power systems, UPS, and solar installations (Advantageous)
- Ability to analyse complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
- Adaptability and Ethical Conduct
- Ability to work Independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Solid and positive references
- Clear health record
- Clear credit record
- No criminal record
- Valid driver's licence and own vehicle