Graduate Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to meaningful projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas, diverse perspectives and technical excellence. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role

WSP Africa is growing its renewable energy and grid capability and is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) to join our Power & Energy team in Midrand. This opportunity is suited to a pure graduate or an early-career electrical engineer with approximately 1 to 2 years’ experience and a strong interest in renewable energy, grid connection and electrical infrastructure.

This is a technical engineering support role focused on renewable energy and grid-related project work, documentation, report writing, engineering reviews and communication with project teams. It is not a tender office role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical engineering inputs for renewable energy and grid-related projects.

• Support technical reviews, calculations, drawings, design documentation and project deliverables.

• Contribute to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, wind, battery energy storage or related clean energy technologies.

• Assist with grid connection, electrical infrastructure and power systems-related project work.

• Prepare clear technical reports, design notes, review comments and client-facing documentation under guidance.

• Support project teams with accurate, timely and well-structured engineering inputs.

• Communicate effectively with senior engineers, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop technical capability through mentorship, project exposure and continuous professional development.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Role model SHEQ standards and behaviours consistent with WSP’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies.

• Contribute to the identification of SHEQ risks and support processes aimed at achieving Zero Harm.

• Promote WSP’s values and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering.

• Suitable for a pure graduate or an early-career engineer with approximately 1 to 2 years’ experience.

• Exposure to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, wind, battery energy storage or related clean energy technologies will be advantageous.

• Grid connection, electrical infrastructure, power systems or distribution/transmission exposure will be advantageous.

• Strong interest in renewable energy, grid integration and electrical engineering project delivery.

• Ability to support technical report writing, documentation, calculations and engineering reviews.

• Candidate Engineer registration with ECSA or intention to register will be advantageous.

Key competencies and generic skills

• Strong technical report writing and written communication skills.

• Good verbal communication skills and ability to engage with project teams clearly and professionally.

• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical work under guidance.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams across renewable energy and grid-related environments.

• Strong willingness to learn, take feedback and develop technical capability in renewable energy and grid engineering.

• Good time management, organisation and ability to meet agreed deadlines.

• Professional, proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. At WSP, you will be part of a global business with local dedication, contributing to renewable energy and grid projects that support cleaner, more resilient and more sustainable energy systems across South Africa, Africa and beyond.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria?

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