Renewables Proposals Engineer: Electrical Tender Specialist

Prosperitas Personnel

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 750,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Prosperitas Personnel seeks an experienced Proposals / Tenders Electrical Engineer to craft technically robust and commercially competitive bids for renewable energy projects in South Africa. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, finance and business development to meet client requirements while ensuring technical feasibility and commercial viability.

You will review RFQs, develop electrical solutions, prepare technical and commercial tenders, and coordinate

Qualifications

BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering required.
Professional registration with ECSA advantageous.
3–7+ years' experience in electrical engineering, proposals, tenders, estimating, or project engineering.
Experience in renewable energy, power generation, transmission, distribution, or electrical infrastructure sectors.
Proven ability to prepare and submit technical tenders and proposals.
Strong understanding of electrical systems and renewable technologies.
Experience with solar PV, BESS, grid connection, MV/HV systems is a plus.
Ability to interpret drawings, specs, contracts and tender docs.
Strong commercial awareness and project costing.
Excellent Excel and technical documentation skills.
Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Review RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documentation, and technical specifications.
Develop electrical engineering solutions and technical concepts for renewables.
Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions.
Develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical designs, equipment specs, load calculations, cable sizing, protection concepts, and technical schedules.
Prepare technical scope of work, equipment lists, bills of quantities and other tender deliverables.
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotations.
Support cost estimation, pricing, and project budgeting for tenders.
Identify technical risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial opportunities within tender documents.
Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier proposals.
Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to client queries.
Collaborate with business development to develop winning tender strategies.
Ensure compliance with SA standards, grid codes, legislation and client specs.
Support handover of successful projects to execution teams.
Maintain accurate tender documentation and costing models.