Renewable Energy Engineer

The Green Recruitment Company.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Renewable Energy Engineer to join its team supporting the energy transition across Africa. The role focuses on utility-scale wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and hydro projects, providing technical advisory services to developers, lenders, investors, utilities, and project owners.

You will lead technical advisory and due diligence, perform site visits, and contribute to reports and client presentations, with opportunities for local and

Qualifications

• A degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical engineering or similar field.
• 2–10 years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale wind, solar, hydro and/or BESS projects.
• Experience in technical due diligence, owner's engineering or consulting is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical advisory and due diligence assignments for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and owner's/independent engineering services.
• Review contracts, grid connection agreements, and technical documentation.
• Prepare client reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and construction monitoring.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Job description

An internationally recognised engineering and advisory organisation is seeking a Renewable Energy Engineer to join its growing team supporting the energy transition across Africa.

This role offers the opportunity to work on utility-scale wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), and hydro projects, providing technical advisory services to developers, lenders, investors, utilities, and project owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical advisory and due diligence assignments for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and owner's/independent engineering services.
• Review contracts, grid connection agreements, and technical documentation.
• Prepare client reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and construction monitoring.
• Support business development and proposal activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
• 2-10 years of experience in the industry.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale wind, solar, hydro, and/or BESS projects.
• Experience in technical due diligence, owner's engineering, or consulting environments is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under deadlines.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.