Professional Engineer Bryanston

Altgen Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to lead utility-scale solar PV and wind projects across Southern Africa. This role involves managing project execution, conducting feasibility studies, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure project success. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you'll mentor junior engineers and drive business development initiatives. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a proven track record in solar PV technologies, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting engineering experience in renewable energy.
• Expertise in solar PV and wind technologies, including project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute technical advisory works for solar PV and wind projects.
• Conduct technical assessments and economic feasibility studies.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) who wants to join one of the world's premier engineering firms. Are you a seasoned professional with specialized expertise in wind and solar PV systems, boasting a track record of involvement in projects exceeding 7MW? Are you prepared to embark on international travel to oversee project sites? Do you possess over 8 years of consulting engineering experience? We are seeking a seasoned and enthusiastic Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to serve as a senior technical consultant for utility-scale projects in Southern Africa.

These projects will consist of 5MW+ Solar PV and Wind Energy projects. Candidate engineers registered with ECSA with the aim of achieving Pr. Eng registration within 1-2 years will be considered; however, engineers with current professional registrations with ECSA will be preferred. For this role, you would need an extensive understanding of international projects and a profound grasp of solar PV designs.

The position will entail foreign travel within Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). You will be required to act as a liaison between technical, legal, and financial stakeholders, ensuring projects adhere to rigorous standards of performance and safety.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, you will play a vital role in managing and executing high-quality technical advisory works for solar PV and wind projects. You need to be passionate about innovation and sustainability.

This role's responsibilities will include both technical (priority) and business development tasks. You will oversee project management and coordinate between various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and control & instrumentation.

Your responsibilities will encompass conducting technical assessments and economic feasibility studies for solar PV and wind projects, proposing technical enhancements, managing tender stages and contract negotiations, and preparing technical specifications, bills of materials, and tender evaluations. You will also negotiate Balance of Plant, Operation & Maintenance, EPC, and other supply contracts.

Additionally, you will lead due diligence efforts for solar PV projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive business development initiatives, including defining sales strategies and managing client relationships. A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards to ensure a safe working environment at all times is essential.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a team of engineers.
• Proficient in technical report writing.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments and manage projects effectively.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or technical engineering.
• Registered as a Pr. Eng (ECSA) or in the process of attaining registration with ECSA.
• 7+ years of experience with solar PV technologies in the international renewable energy sector.
• Experience in wind technology is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in solar PV project development and delivery, including feasibility studies, design, construction oversight, testing, commissioning, and operational monitoring.

Package & Remuneration

R1.3 million CTC per annum.

Interested? Please apply through our website by clicking HERE. Note: Only applications submitted via the AltGen website will be considered.