Hybrid Project Engineer - Renewable Energy

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Hybrid Project Engineer to oversee project engineering activities, ensuring compliance and facilitating contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in engineering, strong technical expertise in batteries, and at least three years of experience in renewable energy projects.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Collaboration with international teams

Qualifications

• At least three years of renewable energy work experience, preferably utility-scale.
• Strong technical understanding of batteries and experience in hybrid project phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage project engineering activities ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Support procurement teams in contract negotiations and supplier due diligence.
• Conduct technical due diligence on prospective project acquisitions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in Engineering

Job description

Definition of Employers Requirements

• Project Optimisation and value engineering
  
• Management of hybrid plant yield modelling activities and valuation modelling
  
• Analysis and interrogation of information, designs and pricing provided by contractors
  
• Supporting the procurement teams in contract negotiations, supplier due diligence
  
• Supporting Engineering Manager in lenders technical advisor support
  
• Completion of bid returnable to ensure optimal and compliant submissions
  
• Management of engineering related early works. Ensuring Financial Close readiness by coordinating all Hybrid Project Engineering activities, in coordination with all other stakeholders i.e. the Solar & Wind Project Engineers, the Financial Close team, the Implementation team, and the Contractors
  
• Contract management of TA and other services or supply agreements
  
• Support development team with technical inputs for permit approvals
  
• Support in contract and interface management between EMS supplier, BESS supplier and BOP contractors.
  
• Working with EDF-R&D in validating and testing of EMS functionality and assessing risks during closing and implementation phases.
  
• Support in identifying main risks related to hybridization and EMS and propose mitigation measure for implementation phase
  

Implementation and Asset management:

• After FC, the Project Engineer typically moves through with the project ensuring the risks are properly managed and the design assumptions are implemented as per specification, planned and cost:
  
• Detail design interrogation
  
• Ensuring the design is executed in accordance with the contracts in place, with the project specifications and in compliance with construction good practices, local rules and standards.
  
• Review of documentations arising from contractors and other project stakeholders.
  
• Review all design, drawings, calculations, datasheets, procedure and documentation for the project provided under each contracts as per contractor’s document release schedule.
  
• Managing and reviewing BESS and hybrid installation and commissioning activities. Including HPPOC and VPPOC commissioning and tuning.
  
• Management and reviewing of BESS and hybrid performance and testing (FAT, SAT)
  
• Management of interfaces between contractors related to EMS implementation
  
• Closely follow and maintain the risk register on BESS and EMS related topics
  
• Supporting the implementation teams on construction related topics
  
• Adhering to EDFs project management framework and policy, as well as strict adherence to Health and Safety and Environmental policies.
  
• Developing lessons learnt and return on experience.
  
• Managing the cybersecurity of the project with the support of the EDR Renewables IT team.
  

Project Development:

• During project development phases the Project Engineer will support the Study and Design Engineers on key topics:
  
• Conducting and reporting on site visits particularly in later stages of the projects to assist in value engineering process
  
• Conducting technical due diligence on prospective project acquisitions and external technical reports
  
• Providing strategic input on development strategies
  
• Assist in design assumptions for permitting and review cost inputs
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of methods and tools to support hybrid project development
  

General:

• Besides BESS specific tasks, the Hybrid Project Engineer will:
  
• Contribute towards EDF centre of excellence for storage, via knowledge base development and solid experience for BESS and all subsystems of various technologies.
  
• May be required to provide support for the Wind and PV work streams where needed, including in contract management, LCOE calculations, forecasting and ancillary services topics.
  
• This is a relatively new role within the team and it is expected to grow and adjust to the rapidly changing landscape of hybrid renewable projects in the region.
  
• The scope also includes working with and potentially supporting the Paris team or other subsidiaries on BESS and hybrid projects.
  
• Within specific projects, the Hybrid Project Engineer could be expected to, from time to time, assume various roles in the coordination of project bids in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, across various technologies including wind, solar and storage.
  

Requirements

• Graduate degree in the Engineering field, or similar;
  
• At least three years' renewable energy work experience (utility-scale preferable);
  
• Strong technical understanding of batteries and experience in all project phases for hybrid projects;
  
• Ability to work independently;
  
• Strong technical acumen with excellent problem-solving abilities and good attention to detail;
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a strong focus on results and outcomes;
  
• Effective time management and ability to judge the appropriate quality level of deliverables accurately;
  
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage stress effectively in high-pressure situations;
  
• Good documentation and communication skills in both oral and written