Energy Sector Yes Learner - 12-Month Contract

Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Renewable Energy is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Energy team in Midrand, delivering utility-scale Solar PV and Wind projects across Southern Africa. You will advise investors, developers and lenders through the project lifecycle, from feasibility to commissioning.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, manage technical specifications and tenders, and help grow client relationships while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• Approximately 3–6 years of postgraduate renewable energy experience with demonstrated Solar PV expertise; Wind energy experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of the South African renewable energy market, including REIPPP; regional or international exposure preferred.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer; PrEng registration advantageous or commitment to achieving within 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical advisory assignments for utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, civil, control and instrumentation inputs across multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical input from initial assessment and feasibility through design review, procurement, construction monitoring, testing and commissioning.
• Prepare and manage technical specifications, tenders, evaluations and contractor selection processes.
• Support technical due diligence, financial close and the review of EPC, Balance of Plant, operations and maintenance, and other key project contracts.
• Identify technical, construction, operational and financial risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Develop proposals, scope and price services, and support client and market growth across South Africa and the wider region.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams while mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs.

Skills

Solar PV

Wind Energy

REIPPP

Project coordination

Client engagement

Education

BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

WSP Renewable Energy Project Engineer

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Join our Energy team in Midrand and help deliver utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects across Southern Africa, with opportunities to support selected international assignments. You will advise investors, developers and lenders throughout the renewable energy project lifecycle, from early-stage assessment and feasibility through design review, procurement, construction monitoring, testing and commissioning. You will work with multidisciplinary specialists, build trusted client relationships and contribute to proposals and business growth across South Africa and the wider region. The role may require travel of up to 50% to client offices, project sites and manufacturers' premises, including travel within Africa.

• Lead technical advisory assignments for utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, civil, control and instrumentation inputs across multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical input from initial assessment and feasibility through design review, procurement, construction monitoring, testing and commissioning.
• Prepare and manage technical specifications, tenders, evaluations and contractor selection processes.
• Support technical due diligence, financial close and the review of EPC, Balance of Plant, operations and maintenance, and other key project contracts.
• Identify technical, construction, operational and financial risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Develop proposals, scope and price services, and support client and market growth across South Africa and the wider region.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams while mentoring junior engineers and reviewing technical outputs.
• Promote WSP's SHEQ standards and contribute to a safe, responsible and quality-focused working environment.

• A BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Approximately three to six years of postgraduate renewable energy experience, with demonstrated Solar PV expertise; Wind Energy experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the South African renewable energy market, including REIPPP; regional or international exposure is preferred.
• Experience advising investors, project developers, lenders or banks across feasibility, development engineering, construction monitoring, testing, commissioning or operational inspections.
• Knowledge of Solar PV plant design, layouts, energy yield assessments and grid connection interfaces.
• Experience with utility-scale applications, including ground-mounted, building-mounted, fixed-tilt or tracking systems.
• Demonstrated proposal development, project coordination, technical report writing and client engagement skills.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer. Professional registration will be advantageous, or you should be committed to achieving PrEng registration within one to three years.
• The ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities and deliver quality work within time and cost requirements.