WSP Africa is recruiting a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join its Power & Energy team in Midrand. This on-site, full-time role is aimed at pure graduates or early-career electrical engineers with a genuine interest in renewable energy and grid integration. If you want hands-on technical experience on solar, wind, battery and grid-connection projects and structured mentorship to build your engineering capability, this opportunity is designed for you.
Quick overview
| Role | Graduate Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) |
| Employer | WSP (Power & Energy team) |
| Location | Midrand, Gauteng (on-site) |
| Employment type | Full-time |
| Experience | Pure graduate or ~1–2 years’ early-career experience |
| Minimum qualification | BSc, BEng or BTech in Electrical Engineering |
| Relevant sectors | Renewable energy, grid connection, electrical infrastructure, power systems |
| How to apply | Apply via WSP career page |
About WSP
WSP is operating at global scale while expanding its renewable energy and grid capability in Africa. The Midrand Power & Energy team works on renewable energy projects and grid-related electrical infrastructure, giving graduates exposure to real-world clean-energy technology and systems engineering within a multidisciplinary environment.
What the role involves
This is an early-career technical engineering support position focused on renewable energy and grid-related work. You will contribute engineering inputs to projects—supporting technical reviews, calculations, drawings, design documentation and report writing—while learning from senior engineers and project managers. The role places emphasis on producing clear, client-facing technical documentation and accurate engineering deliverables rather than tender writing.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support electrical engineering inputs for renewable energy projects, including tasks related to solar PV, wind and battery energy storage systems.
- Assist with grid connection and electrical infrastructure work, including power systems and distribution/transmission support.
- Carry out technical reviews, calculations, and develop or update drawings and design documentation.
- Prepare technical reports, design notes and review comments suitable for clients and internal project teams.
- Communicate engineering outputs clearly with senior engineers, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Follow WSP’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies, contribute to risk identification and support processes aimed at achieving Zero Harm.
- Develop technical capability through mentorship, on-the-job exposure and continuous professional development activities.
Requirements explained
- Qualification: A degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc, BEng or BTech) is required.
- Experience level: This opening is appropriate for a pure graduate or an early-career engineer with around 1–2 years’ practical experience.
- Technical exposure: Experience or exposure to renewable energy technologies (solar PV, wind, battery energy storage) and to grid connection, electrical infrastructure or power systems is advantageous.
- Professional registration: Candidate Engineer registration with ECSA, or a clear plan to register, is advantageous and will strengthen your application.
- Key competencies: Strong written technical communication and report writing; good verbal communication; attention to detail; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams; time management and organisation; a solutions-focused mindset and willingness to learn are essential.
Who should consider applying
This position is well suited to:
- Recent electrical engineering graduates seeking hands-on technical experience in renewable energy and grid integration.
- Engineers in the first two years of their career who have completed internships, graduate programmes or project work related to clean-energy technologies.
- Candidates who enjoy technical report writing and want to develop practical skills in design documentation, calculations and client communication within a collaborative team.
- Applicants who are serious about professional development (including ECSA registration) and about working on projects that support cleaner, more resilient energy systems.
Application checklist
Prepare the following to give your application the best chance. These items reflect the role requirements and standard employer expectations for graduate engineering positions.
- Updated CV that highlights qualification, relevant university modules, final-year project, internships, practical placement work, and any renewable-energy exposure.
- Cover letter (short) explaining your interest in renewable energy, grid engineering and why you want to join WSP’s Power & Energy team.
- Certified copy or electronic scan of your degree certificate and/or academic transcript.
- If applicable, evidence of work experience such as internship letters, employer references, or short project summaries showing your role and deliverables.
- Statement about ECSA registration status—either Candidate Engineer registration details or a clear plan/timeline for registration.
- Contact details for two professional or academic referees who can speak to your technical ability and work ethic.
How to apply
Submit your application through WSP’s online recruitment portal:
- Click or copy this link into your browser: Apply via WSP career page.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to upload your CV, cover letter and supporting documents.
- Complete any online fields and declarations required by the portal.
- Keep a copy of your submitted documents and the confirmation/receipt for your records.
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Edupstairs advice — make your application stand out
Tailor your CV and supporting documents to show tangible engineering outputs and learning. Recruiters at consultancies and engineering teams look for evidence you can translate academic knowledge into practical deliverables. Focus on the following:
- Show outputs, not just duties: Where you assisted on a project, describe what you produced — a report section, a set of calculations, a drawing update, a test or a model. Mention the tools you used if relevant (keep it factual).
- Final-year and practical projects: Use your final-year project or any course work to demonstrate interest in renewable energy or power systems. A concise project summary (aim for 4–6 lines) in your CV is valuable.
- Evidence of communication skills: Include examples of technical writing — short reports, design notes or review comments — preferably as referenced items (do not attach proprietary client documents).
- Professional intent: If you’ve started the ECSA registration process or plan to, state that clearly and include any supporting documents or timelines.
- Be structured and concise: Use headings in your CV to separate education, technical experience, projects and professional activities. Recruiters read quickly — front-load the most relevant information.
- Prepare for questions: Expect interview questions on basic power systems concepts, renewable technology types, and how you approach calculations and quality control. Have two or three concise project stories ready that show your problem-solving and teamwork.
- SHEQ awareness: Demonstrate a basic understanding of health and safety obligations on engineering projects and how you factor risk into design work.
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Frequently asked questions
1. Is this role on-site or remote?
The position is on-site in Midrand, Gauteng.
2. What level of experience is required?
It is aimed at pure graduates or engineers with approximately 1–2 years’ early-career experience.
3. Do I need professional registration with ECSA to apply?
Candidate Engineer registration with ECSA, or the intention to register, is advantageous but not an absolute requirement to submit an application.
4. What kinds of projects will I work on?
Expect involvement in renewable energy work—solar PV, wind and battery energy storage systems—and grid-connection and electrical infrastructure tasks related to power systems and distribution/transmission environments.
5. Is this a tender office/support role?
No — the role focuses on technical engineering support for projects rather than tender administration.
6. I don’t meet every criterion. Should I still apply?
Yes. Applications are considered for alignment to the role and other opportunities within the team. Make your potential clear by highlighting transferable experience and willingness to learn.
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