Pre-Sales Engineer - Renewable Energy

Hexing Electric South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Midrand seeks a Pre-Sales Engineer with a focus on commercial solar systems. The role involves project management, client engagement, and conducting site audits for system design. Candidates must have a relevant technical qualification and ideally 5 years’ experience in a similar position. Proficiency in CAD software and project management certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Project management certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits for Solar PV systems design.
• Manage projects and contractors for solar installations.
• Engage with clients and provide aftersales support.

Skills

Project management skills

Understanding solar systems design

Client engagement skills

Fault diagnosis

Education

Technical Qualification (BEng, BSc)

Postgraduate or Masters degree

Registration with ECSA as Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

PVsyst

HOMER

Helioscope

Job description

Pre-Sales Engineer – Renewable Energy

Perm / contract : Contract Reports to : CEO Location : Midrand

Hours : 08 : 30 TO 17 : 30 Salary :

About Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd

Hexing Electrical SA (Pty) Ltd (Hexing SA) is the Subsidiary of Hexing group which is one of the leading global market players in power industry focusing on smart metering and smart grid technologies. Since 1992 Hexing Group always has been moving on the edge of technology to deliver state of the art products and solutions to utilities all around the world. More than two decades of working in international market has proved that we always stand with our clients not only as vendor but also as consultant and contractor.

Duties and Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding on designing and installation of commercial solar system.
• Conduct site audits for the design of Solar PV systems including drawings (SLDs, Panel Layout, Stringing, inverter and earthing layouts), populate a BOQ and prepare a proposal.
• Project management skills which include management of important projects, managing contractors, procurement of material, invoicing
• Coordinate the installation and commissioning of industrial and commercial solar systems.
• Coordinating and participating in bids for solar projects.
• Regularly updating management of status of various projects and potential opportunities in the market.
• Staying up to date with industry trends and advancements and integrating them into design processes.
• Regular client engagements, project feasibility modelling and management of procurement.
• Identifying potential business opportunities and generating leads.
• Assist with diagnosing faults and providing aftersales support.
• Execute all tasks according to company quality standards and uphold workmanship standards as per company procedures.

Qualifications and experience

Technical Qualification (BEng , Bsc)

Postgraduate degree or Masters degree an added advantage

Registration with ECSA as a Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech

5 years’ experience in a similar position.

Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD or PVsyst, HOMER and Helioscope.

Project management certification will be an added advantage.

Solar Greencard added advantage