Pre-Sales Engineer : Dcf (Midrand)

Mustek Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Gauteng seeks an experienced Solar PV Design Engineer. Responsibilities include designing solar PV systems for utility-scale projects and managing their implementation. Candidates should have a BSc/BTech in Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of design experience, and proficiency in tools like Helioscope and AutoCAD. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This opportunity requires a willingness to travel within South Africa and abroad as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of design and project engineering experience in Solar PV.
• Experience with sizing and selection of major equipment for PV plants.
• Valid driver's license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Design Solar PV system including DC and AC designs.
• Manage project implementation.
• Conduct energy yield assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Communication skills

Problem solving / analytic skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Education

BSc Engineering (Electrical) or BTech Engineering (Electrical)

Tools

Helioscope

PVSyst

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Purpose

Designing Huawei Data Center Facilities Solutions, managing the implementation of these solutions as projects, and providing assistance with sales.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing Solar PV system design including DC designs, AC designs, main equipment selection for C&I and utility scale plants.
• Energy Yield assessments.
• Plant Performance analysis.
• Shading analysis.
• AC and DC loss analysis.
• Cable sizing (DC, AC).
• PV plant layouts.
• Single-line diagrams.
• Micro-grid and battery energy storage system (BESS) design.
• Battery sizing.
• Cost estimate and tender compilation.
• Feasibility studies and assessments.
• Financial analysis and LCOE calculations.
• Low voltage electrical distribution network designs.
• Medium voltage distribution network designs.
• Supply contract management including compiling scope of work, technical specifications, bill of quantities, tender evaluations, negotiation with suppliers.
• Project Management Project Management.
• Site assessment during project development phase.
• Site visits during construction and assisting with on-site testing and commissioning.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BSc Engineering (Electrical) or BTech Engineering (Electrical) (Required)
• 3 years of design and project engineering experience in Solar PV working for EPC, Developer or in Consulting environment for large-scale projects 5 MW
• Valid drivers licence and own transport.
• Helioscope: 1 year (Required)
• Solar PV Design: 3 years (Required)
• Excellent Technical report writing, and verbal communication skills required
• Proficient with PV design software such as PVSyst, Helioscope
• Proficient with Auto CAD or similar draughting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project
• Experience with sizing and selection of major equipment such as PV panels, inverters, LV / MV transformers, mounting brackets, trackers, and switchgear (LV / MV).
• BESS knowledge would be an advantage
• Experience with cost estimates, BOQ, LCOE and financial analysis for PV plants would be preferable
• Experience with compiling design and tender documents from feasibility stage to advantage, Design and handover
• Willingness to work with various suppliers and partners in the industry – Assertive, confident, and clear communicator – via e-mail, phone and face-to-face
• Ability to work independently, learn fast, organize, prioritize and effectively multi-task to meet deadlines
• Available and willing to travel within South Africa and abroad when required
• Experience in Medium Voltage distribution design would be an advantage

Skills and Knowledge

• Project Management
• Marketing principles
• Customer service
• Internal process and procedure / policy
• Problem solving / analytic skills
• Administration skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• People and customer management skills
• Conflict management skills
• Networking skills
• Communication skills
• Evaluative skills
• Customer relations skills
• Numerical skills
• Information processing skills
• Relationship building skills
• Influencing / persuasion skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational skills
• Delegation skills
• Presentation / public speaking
• Attentiveness
• Deductive reasoning skills
• Comprehension skills
• Creative skills / idea generation skills