Renewable Energy Engineer — Owner's Engineer & DD Lead

Responsible Us

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Laptop
Medical aid allowance
Phone allowance
18 leave days (24 after 1 year)
13th month end bonus

Job summary

Responsible Us in Cape Town seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to anchor end-to-end consultancy projects across solar and wind. You will lead technical due diligence and Owner's Engineer services from feasibility through operation, coordinating cross-functional teams and advising lenders and sponsors.

The role requires 5+ years in renewables, strong contract negotiation skills, and travel across Africa.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with renewable energy focus.
  • Minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, 3–5 years in wind/solar consultancy.
  • Experience as both Lender's and Owner's Technical Advisor for due diligence.
  • Fluent in English; French and/or Portuguese are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical due diligence assignments through financial close.
  • Oversee Owner's Engineer activities from feasibility to operation.
  • Manage feasibility studies, construction monitoring, and EPC/O&M tender prep.
  • Review contracts (EPC, O&M, PPA, WTG) for solar and wind projects.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely project milestones.
  • Conduct on-site testing, inspections, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Renewable energy
Technical due diligence
Owner's engineer
Project management
Contract negotiation
Feasibility studies
Resource assessments
Construction monitoring
Testing & commissioning
Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsible Us in Cape Town seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer to anchor end-to-end consultancy projects across solar and wind. You will lead technical due diligence and Owner's Engineer services from feasibility through operation, coordinating cross-functional teams and advising lenders and sponsors.

The role requires 5+ years in renewables, strong contract negotiation skills, and travel across Africa.

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