Electrical Engineer (HV)

Scatec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy leader seeks an Electrical HV Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves leading design activities for MV and HV interconnection projects, ensuring compliance with all technical and contractual requirements. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in electrical engineering. The position requires fluent English and involves international travel.

Benefits

International working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering required.
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience necessary.
• Fluent English is essential, additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for MV and HV interconnection projects.
• Conduct technical assessments and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Distribution and reticulation design experience

AutoCAD

Project environment experience

High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory DigSilent

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 position

Currently we are looking for an Electrical HV Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision –Improving our future. As our HV Engineer you will support and lead design activities towards delivering technical compliant MV and HV interconnection projects. In addition, you will be responsible and take ownership to ensure all technical/contractual requirements are considered and implemented enabling the successful completion of the projects. The HV Engineer will support the development and operations of projects through technical assessments/investigations, due diligence studies and designs by engaging the various business units and relevant external stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

Support to Project / Business Development

• Support and review interconnection solutions accurately and timeously based on the information provided
• Support in evaluating the technical business case and provide input to the plausibility of the project
• Using Power Factory DigSilent, implement preliminary plant and utility grid simulation models to estimate, amongst others, the size of compensation equipment like STATCOMs/Cap Banks or SVCs.

Support to Structuring Phase of projects

• Develop and establish the technical base case and specifications of the project related to its interconnection works.
• Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.) to establish technical requirements to be implemented in the interconnection solutions.
• Conduct detailed due diligence and investigations to conclude on technology selections where relevant for interconnection works.
• Manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package for interconnection works.
• Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project.
• Manage, coordinate and review the detailed engineering design package / process for the interconnection works.
• Support in stakeholder engagements (utility, LTA, suppliers, contractors, etc.) to establish requirements, resolve matters critical to reaching Financial Close
• As required – compile Power Factory DigSilent models to evaluate solutions w.r.t. Grid Code Compliance.

Support to projects in delivery/execution

• Ensure the interconnection facilities are constructed correctly as per the designed.
• Review and approve design change request or proposals in the event of deviations from the Issued for Construction designs
• Conduct site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
• Support and drive testing and commissioning activities towards Plant Energization and Commercial Operation Date
• Support in project close out phase towards TTO

Support to O&M (Operations & Maintenance)

• Support to resolve matters identified during operations
• Investigate and implement solutions towards improving relevant operational / functional systems within the project

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering
• 4+ year Electrical engineering experience
• 2+ years project environment experience
• 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
• Experience in AutoCAD
• Experience in RE Project interconnection design and execution
• Knowledge of sub-station design / Overhead Line Design
• PowerFactory DigSilent Training
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
• Speak and write English fluently. Other language skills like Spanish, German, French are advantageous

Would be advantageous:

• Project Management Certificate
• Commissioning and tests of High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience in RE Project interconnection design and execution
• Site based experience

Additional information:

• Should be available and accustomed to travel extensively internationally to 3rd world or developing countries
• Must be able to work in an open plan environment
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Must be able to work on site in various conditions
• Valid driver’s licence
• No criminal record

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 offer

Scatec 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.