Professional Engineer (Pr Eng)

Oxyon People Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled engineer to lead renewable energy projects. This role involves overseeing project design, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will play a crucial part in the project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies to construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in renewable energy, strong technical skills, and a commitment to quality management. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth, including the potential for permanent placement after a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in renewable energy and utilities industries with project experience.
• Experience in commissioning renewable energy projects and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewable energy projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with technicians and contractors while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Renewable Energy Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Lifecycle Management

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

BTech in Electrical Engineering

BEng in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate Qualification

Project Management Qualification

Certified Energy Manager Certification

Tools

Power Simulation Software

Job description

• Responsible for the Engineering and Design of renewable energy projects
• Provision of technical and management expertise and involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from inception, through feasibility into construction and commissioning;
• Producing tender drawings
• Compilation of BOQs and preparation of tender documents and project specifications
• Tender evaluation and identification of tender opportunities
• Play a key role in project management and will be responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control of projects from inception to completion
• Management of technicians, project engineers, master electricians, project managers and contractors.
• Work with Energy Efficiency initiatives such as power factor correction, photo voltaic cells, variable speed drives, luminaires, time of use tariff, demand management, energy recovery, etc.
• Observing health and safety guidelines
• Management and maintenance of Client relationships and coordination of project execution within scope, timeframe, safety, cost and to the Client's satisfaction;
• Participation in engineering activities and interdisciplinary interfaces in close cooperation with the other discipline Engineers;
• Contributing to the development of the organisational Quality Management System
• Ensuring that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (PR.Eng)
• Completed or in the process of completing a postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• Qualification in Project Management would be advantageous
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certification would be advantageous

Technical Skills

• Have 5+ years’ experience working in the renewable energies, process, and utilities industries, including project experience
• Have 5+ years’ experience with commissioning of renewable energy projects
• Your sound knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance and inspections to authorize COC’s, as well as ensuring work at height permits and other requirements are met.
• A natural, self-motivated and astute ability to self-manage and take responsibility for the company’s technical performance is essential.
• Manage Subcontractor installation teams is an advantage.
• Understanding of Inverter systems and commissioning of such systems an advantage.
• Understanding of Municipal embedded generation bylaws and standards an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in Plant Electrical Reticulation, Electrical Protection Systems, MV, and Switching equipment
• Demonstrate experience in Earthing and Bonding best practices
• Power Simulation software skills

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Efficient and reliable
• Punctuality
• Deadline Driven
• Team Player
• Ability to prioritize
• Problem solver / Quick thinker
• Sober habits

3 – 6 month fixed term contract with potential for permanent placement. Cost to company per month (TBD based on relevant experience, terms).