Professional Engineer Bryanston

Altgen Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 105 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier engineering firm is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer with a strong background in solar PV and wind systems. This role involves managing technical advisory works for utility-scale projects across Southern Africa and requires over 7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and be registered as a Pr. Eng (ECSA). Competitive remuneration package offered is around R1.3 million CTC annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in solar PV technologies in international renewable energy.
• Experience in Wind Technology is advantageous.
• Proven track record in solar PV project development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-quality technical advisory works for solar PV and wind projects.
• Oversee project management and interface between engineering disciplines.
• Conduct technical assessments and economic feasibility studies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Technical report writing

Project coordination and management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or technical engineering

Registered as a Pr. Eng (ECSA)

Job description

Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a Pr. Eng who wants to join one of the world's premier engineering firms. Are you a seasoned Pr. Eng with specialised 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 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 possessing 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, specifically within Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). You would be required to act as a liaison between technical, legal, and financial stakeholders, and ensure that projects adhere to rigorous standards of performance and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, you would 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 comprise both technical (priority) and business development.
• Oversee project management and interface between various engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and control & instrumentation.
• Conduct technical assessments and economic feasibility studies for solar PV and wind projects, propose technical enhancements to project designs, and manage tender stages and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and manage technical specs, bills of materials, tender stage evaluations as well as negotiate Balance of Plant, Operation & Maintenance or EPC and other supply contracts.
• Lead due diligence efforts for solar PV projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive business development initiatives, defining sales strategies and managing client relationships.
• Maintain strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, ensuring a safe working environment at all times.

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a team of like-minded engineers.
• Proficient in technical report writing.
• Able to work in high‑pressure environment with the ability to coordinate and manage projects.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S)

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or technical engineering
• Registered as a Pr. Eng (ECSA) or in the process of attaining registration with ECSA

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S)

• 7+ years of experience with solar PV technologies in the international Renewable Energy arena.
• Experience in Wind Technology is considered very advantageous.
• Proven track record of experience in solar PV project development and delivery.
• Embedded knowledge of solar PV plant designs, Energy Yield Assessment, layouts and connection interfaces.
• Proven expertise in covering the various stages of solar PV plant lifecycle management, including feasibility and dev. engineering, construction oversight, witnessing testing and commissioning procedures, and operational monitoring/inspections.

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION

Rk - R1.3mil CTC per annum.