Senior Energy Consultant - Solar

Energy Vault; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer specializing in renewable energy projects. The role involves project management, technical advisory, and business development within photovoltaic and other sustainable projects. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in delivering renewable projects and a strong engineering background.

Benefits

Medical aid

Provident Fund

Training opportunities

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience, 4 years in renewable energy projects.
• Proficient in technical software and MS Office.
• Experience in energy project finance desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery in renewable energy sector.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare technical documents.
• Mentor junior team members in technical and commercial aspects.

Skills

Project management

Technical reporting

Business Development

Mentoring

Education

BEng., BSc., BTech in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering

Further qualification in renewable energy

ECSA: Professional Engineer

Tools

PVSyst

Homer

DigSilent

Xendee

MS Office

Job description

Reference: DUR000247-LL-1

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer experienced in the renewable energy sector to join a top engineering firm's Johannesburg or Cape Town office.

Particular focus on solar PV projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements:

• BEng., BSc., BTech in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Further qualification in renewable energy (preferable)
• ECSA: Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 7 years experience with at least 4 years relevant to project planning, development, EPC and O&M contracts and implementation of renewable energy projects
• Experience in energy project finance
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in technical software such as PVSyst, Homer, DigSilent, Xendee.

Responsibilities include:

• Project management (resourcing, financial management, etc.) and delivery of:
• Lender’s advisory, owner’s engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for private Independent Power Producer clients, including: project planning and management, feasibility studies, concept design development and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation - with a particular focus on photovoltaic, wind, storage, minigrids/micro-grids and grid systems.
• Strategic technical advice leading to concept designs and feasibility studies for decarbonisation roadmaps, involving electrification, hydrogen, biofuels, energy efficiency, etc
• Writing technical reports & presentations, checking and reviewing reports, drawings and presentations by others.
• Preparation and delivery of bids and proposals. Winning work. Business Development. Identifying opportunities and positioning the company to access and get involved in such opportunities.
• Driving the development of more junior energy team members in the Cape Town and Johannesburg offices, via mentoring and provision of technical and commercial guidance.

Future role prospects:

• Development from Senior Engineer to Associate level or higher
• Training opportunities
• Travel to other offices
• Opportunities to travel within South Africa and internationally for projects

Package & Remuneration

Annually plus Medical aid, Provident Fund