Renewable Energy & Power Systems Engineer
Highly driven and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and MV/LV power systems. Proven capability across feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, system studies, forensic auditing, commissioning, and technical leadership on utility-scale and commercial projects. Strong focus on technically robust, compliant, and buildable engineering solutions for renewable energy integration and power system resilience.
Soventix SA (Pty) Ltd - Stellenbosch, South Africa
Manage the full technical design lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects from feasibility through issued-for-construction documentation. • Manage the full technical design lifecycle for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects from feasibility through issued-for-construction documentation. • Perform feasibility studies, simulations, and performance assessments to validate PV/BESS architectures. • Develop coordinated electrical, mechanical, and layout designs across disciplines. • Prepare and review technical specifications, procurement documentation, and construction deliverables. • Review and approve designs produced by junior engineers and external consultants. • Interface with EPCs, suppliers, and grid operators to ensure grid-code compliance and safe system integration. • Incorporate health, safety, and compliance considerations into all design outputs, including electrical safety, earthing, isolation, and battery risk mitigation.
SunSmart Engineering - Cape Town, South Africa
Lead renewable energy projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery within programme, budget, and quality constraints. • Lead renewable energy projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring delivery within programme, budget, and quality constraints. • Develop detailed electrical designs and specifications for solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage systems. • Provide technical leadership during installation, commissioning, and operational phases, resolving complex performance and compliance issues. • Conduct performance assessments and data analysis to optimise system efficiency and robustness. • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, grid codes, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. • Support quality assurance processes and provide technical input for audits and performance reviews.
Aces Africa (Pty) Ltd - Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa
Progressed into a senior technical role, assuming responsibility for overall design quality and technical sign-off across active PV and BESS projects. • Progressed into a senior technical role, assuming responsibility for overall design quality and technical sign-off across active PV and BESS projects. • Acted as technical lead for large-scale systems, including the Trade Route Mall project (6.2 MW PV, 11.0 MWh BESS, 11 kV MV infrastructure). • Took ownership of drawings, BOQs, procurement packages for batteries and MV equipment, and OEM technical documentation. • Managed complex technical interfaces between PV, BESS, MV/substation equipment, protection systems, and control/communications, including SEL RTAC-based PPC integration. • Coordinated engineering delivery with project managers, procurement, installation teams, business development, and consulting civil engineers. • Reviewed and validated supplier and OEM submissions against client requirements, grid codes, and applicable standards. • Mentored junior engineers, reviewed their work, and guided them on internal design standards and best practices. • Influenced CAPEX and programme by selecting technically optimal and constructable solutions, reducing rework and site delays.
Oracle Security Merchants - Harare, Zimbabwe
Designed and tendered advanced security, access control, and monitoring systems. • Designed and tendered advanced security, access control, and monitoring systems. • Contributed to IoT-based environmental monitoring projects, including UNOPS river water level monitoring systems. • Designed solar PV systems with battery backup for residential and commercial clients. • Conducted site assessments, energy audits, system sizing, and troubleshooting of installed systems.
Sarikaya Electric - Cyprus
Designed and installed solar PV systems ranging from 5 kWp to 600 kWp. • Designed and installed solar PV systems ranging from 5 kWp to 600 kWp. • Performed PV system simulations and developed compliant layouts. • Supported tendering activities through system design, equipment specification, and documentation.
Mehmet Heating Solutions - Cyprus
Installed and maintained HVAC systems, including piping, ducting, valves, and associated components. • Installed and maintained HVAC systems, including piping, ducting, valves, and associated components. • Performed preventive maintenance to improve system reliability and lifespan.
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering – Smart Grid Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering