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Makani M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
4.7
14 jobs

I am a self-employed electrical engineer and a registered electrical contractor. I am also a qualified and registered three-phase installations electrician and solar PV installer. I hold a masters of engineering degree in electrical engineering - pass with cum laude. Later this year, I will be graduating with a doctor of engineering degree in electrical engineering. My past work positions include working as an energy consultant, technical advisor and project manager in the solar energy sector. The work responsibilities involved solar system design and sizing, solar system costing, design and drafting of single line diagrams and schematics for various systems, quoting and tendering, project planning and managing teams, commissioning of systems, inspecting and signing off of solar and electrical installations, finding solutions to technical issues and general engineering consultations . I have 7+ years of industry experience and 4+ years of lecturing electrical engineering at university level. Currently, the services I offer include the following 1. Design and sizing of solar energy systems 2. Installation of residential and commercial solar energy systems 3. General electrical services 4. Technology assessment and integration 5. Assessment of existing electrical & solar installations for compliance 6. Issuing of certificate of compliance for residential & commercial electrical & solar installations 7. SSEG registration and sign offs 8. Capacity and team building

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Circuit Design
  • Electrical Layout Design
  • PCB Design
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Helioscope
  • PV Sizing
  • Solar Design
  • Solar Farm Design
  • PV System Design
  • Embedded System
  • PVSyst
William T.

Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I have the experience you need for your videos, I'll bring what you need. thanks for taking your time to look at my profile creating content has always been a part of my life, but instead of doing it for myself, I wanna do it for you feel free to message me for any queries.

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Image Editing
  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Content Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Logo Animation
  • Videography
Christof K.

Durban, South Africa

$30/hr
4.4
18 jobs

Pleased to meet you, I'm Christof Kuun. I provide world-Class PV Design Solutions for Residential & Commercial Projects – 20+ Years Electrical Engineering Expertise Are you looking for reliable, precision-driven PV system design backed by decades of real-world experience? I’m a registered Electrical Consulting Engineer with over 20 years in the industry and 7 years of success on Upwork, specializing in solar PV system design and power distribution networks for clients around the globe. Through a partnered company, Eco Elite, I deliver tailored, code-compliant solar design solutions that are both technically robust and installation-ready. ✅ Services Offered: Complete PV System Design (Residential to Utility Scale) Helioscope Modeling & System Optimization Power Distribution Network Design Construction Drawings using AutoCAD Electrical OM Load Flow, Short Circuit & Protection Studies with ETAP Bill of Materials (BOM), Wiring Diagrams & Layout Plans Remote Collaboration with Open & Responsive Communication 🏆 Why Choose Me? Over 7 years of proven performance on Upwork South African Electrical Contractors Board Certified Attention to detail and accuracy in every project Flexible timelines based on project size – accelerated delivery available Whether you're launching a small rooftop project or developing a multi-megawatt solar farm, I have the technical depth and design tools to support your vision from concept to construction. 📩 Let's connect and build something sustainable together.

  • Electrical Engineering
  • CAD
  • Electrical Drawing
  • Electronic Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Instrumentation
  • Contract Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Solar Design
  • Solar Energy Simulation
  • Solar Design Software
  • Bill of Quantity
  • Bill of Materials
Kenneth Ray A.

Kathu, South Africa

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am Kenneth Ray Antonio, I am 23 years old from the Philippines currently working in South Africa. I am an electrical engineer, I work full time in a mining industry and working part time as a freelancer at upwork.

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Data Entry
  • Data Management
Louis V.

Bloemfontein, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

As a professional rugby player with a strong foundation in teamwork and adaptability, I thrive in dynamic environments that require collaboration with diverse individuals. My background has honed my time management skills and ability to perform under pressure, essential traits for tackling complex challenges. In addition to my athletic career, I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have recently submitted my master's dissertation in the same field, showcasing my commitment to continuous learning and research. My academic journey has equipped me with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, particularly in research methodologies and technical applications. I am proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other essential Microsoft Office programs, with practical experience in data organization and documentation. Whether it's streamlining processes or diving into detailed research tasks, I approach every project with diligence and a keen eye for detail. I am eager to leverage my diverse skill set to contribute meaningfully to your projects. Let's connect to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals.

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Meeting Agendas
  • Data Entry
  • Research Summary
  • Microsoft Word
  • Presentations
Steven S.

Cape Town, South Africa

$85/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Over 10 years working experience as an automotive electronics engineer in Japan and the U.K. Hardware design and embedded firmware design for vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). Various function/hardware development include DC motor control and battery management systems, as well as research and development of more complex ADAS driver assistance systems. UDS / OBD vehicle diagnostics development on the CAN bus. While my background is mainly automotive product related, I have experience in consumer product development, specifically in digital and analog hardware design, wireless(BLE), sensor implementation (A/D, light, motion e.t.c) and software/firmware/model development (C,C++,C#, Matlab Simulink and others). I also have experience with bootloader and OTA update development for various microcontrollers.

  • Circuit Design
  • Electronic Design
  • PCB Design
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Eagle
  • Digital Electronics
  • MATLAB
  • C
  • Hardware Design
  • Firmware Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Simulation Game

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