Graduate Electrical Engineer; Renewable Energy

Graduate Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.