Electrical Engineer

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves supporting the Senior Engineering team members by managing technical assessments and ensuring project compliance. Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in related fields, including renewable energy. Join us in improving our future through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Challenging position

Diverse and international work environment

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical / electromechanical engineering experience.
• 1+ years renewable energy experience.
• 1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of technical base case and specifications.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design expectations implementation.

Skills

Electrical / Electronical Engineering

Renewable energy experience

PVSyst modelling

AutoCAD

High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations

Education

Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering

Degree in Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of positionCurrently we are looking for anElectrical EngineerinCape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –Improving our future.

As ourElectrical Engineer,you will support the Senior Engineering team members by managing or leading assigned tasks and design activities to ensure the delivery of technically compliant projects. Additionally, you will assist in ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are considered and implemented, facilitating the successful completion of projects.

Furthermore, you will contribute to the development and operational aspects of projects by managing or leading technical assessments, investigations, due diligence studies, and design activities in support of the senior engineering team.

Main responsibilities

Support to Structuring Phase of projects

• Support in the development and establishment the technical base case and specifications of the project
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.)
• Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
• Support in tasks assigned to manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package
• Support in management, coordination and review the detailed engineering design package/process
• Ensure that all relevant design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detailed designs issued for construction

Support to Projects in Delivery/Execution

• Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
• Review design change request or proposals in the event of deviations
• Conduct site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
• Support and drive testing and commissioning activities towards Commercial Operation Date Support in project close

Qualifications and Competencies

• Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering
• Degree in Electromechanical Engineering organisation
• 5+ years electrical / electromechanical engineering experience
• 1+ years renewable energy experience
• 1+ years project environment experience
• 1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
• Experience in PVSyst modelling
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS)
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
• Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

We offerScatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.