Electrical Engineer: Renewable Energy Preng

E&D Recruiters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Renewable Energy. The role is based in Somerset-West and requires a relevant engineering degree and registration as a Professional Engineer. Responsibilities include designing PV systems, conducting site surveys, and providing technical reports. Ideal candidates should have experience in utility-scale PV projects, and knowledge of electrical codes is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng or MEng / MSc in Renewable Energy or Electrical Engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• 3+ years' experience in a utility-scale PV project environment

Responsibilities

• Designing PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, or SAM software
• Providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports
• Conducting technical site surveys

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Electrical Engineer : Renewable Energy (PrEng)

Geographical area : Somerset-West, Western Cape

Minimum qualifications and experience

• BSc / BEng or MEng / MSc (Renewable Energy or Electrical Engineering)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• 3+ years' experience in a utility-scale PV project environment.
• Experience in large-scale CSP and Molten Salt storage projects will be advantageous.
• 5+ years' experience in the design and implementation of electrical systems in large electrical projects, including the design and implementation of medium and high voltage substations.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation for electrical installations, construction projects, network, process control and data exchange related installations.
• Understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in Europe will be advantageous.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for

• Designing PV systems using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase, SAM or other PV design software.
• Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
• Conducting technical site surveys.
• Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest applicable Electrical Codes.
• Understand the application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.
• Managing the EPC & O&M tender preparation and following contract negotiations
• Providing technical input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility
• Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk over project CAPEX, OPEX and revenues.
• Following up on project construction, commissioning, and acceptance.