Senior Energy Consultant - Solar

Energy Vault; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Engineer with extensive experience in renewable energy projects for their Johannesburg or Cape Town office. This role involves project management, strategic advising, and developing junior team members while focusing on solar PV, wind, and energy efficiency solutions. Excellent qualifications and substantial experience in the sector are required for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience with at least 4 years relevant to project planning and renewable energy projects.
• Proficient in various technical software and MS Office.
• Experience in energy project finance is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and deliver services including planning, management, and feasibility studies.
• Provide strategic technical advice and mentorship to junior team members.
• Prepare and deliver bids and proposals for business development.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Technical report writing

Business Development

Education

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

Further qualification in renewable energy

ECSA: Professional Engineer

Tools

MS Office

PVSyst

Homer

DigSilent

Xendee

Job description

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.

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