Senior Energy Design Engineer

Assegai; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead technical advisory services within the renewable energy sector. The role involves managing projects focused on grid-connections, preparing bids, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, a strong financial acumen, and expertise in project planning for technologies like photovoltaic and wind systems. This position offers an opportunity to influence the development of innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Recognisable knowledge relevant to the energy sector.
• Focus on grid-connections and large-project context.
• Knowledge of project planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technical advisory and design services.
• Prepare and manage proposals for client projects.
• Mentor junior energy team members.

Skills

Project management

Technical advisory

Business development

Client-facing skills

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Written communication

Education

B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering

Further qualification in renewable energy

Job description

Key Responsibilities : Recognisable knowledge relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy and decarbonisation.Project Management and support to lead and deliver technical advisory, owners engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for clients.Preparing and delivery of bids and proposals and writing technical reports & presentations, checking and reviewing reports, drawings and presentations by others.Prepare and manage proposals for clients projects such as Due Diligence, Technical Advisory services, Owners Engineering, Lenders Technical Advisor and other service offerings, and provide inputs for the internal governance process.Driving the development of more junior energy team members across the companys South African offices, via mentoring and provision of technical and commercial guidance.

or BSc.

Requirements : B.Eng. in Electrical engineering, preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy pProfessional registration with ECSA.Focus on grid-connections and large-project context, structure and role-players are important.Financial acumen, with respect to energy projects and project finance is required.Knowledge of industrial processes as well as technologies for decarbonising those processes will be a distinct advantage.Business development, client-facing, team leadership, technical skills, written skills, people skills and contractual skills are all of importance.Knowledge of 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 will be an advantage