Senior Engineer - Renewable Energy

• Detailed analysis of electrical engineering LV (LV ≤ 1 000 V), MV (MV ≤ 33 kV), and HV (132kV) design drawings (equipment, substation bay layouts and configurations, power line clearances and insulation)
• Analysis of electrical schematic drawings and single line diagrams
• Cost evaluation of electrical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs
• Management of switchgear, transformer, AC breaker, and specialist equipment manufacturers and/or suppliers (verification of specification conformance and factory acceptance testing)
• Coordination/oversight of manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, regulatory, and customer requirements
• HSE assessment and HSE audit close-out
• EPC related warranty issues and close-out of the EPC contract obligations
• Facilitating mark-ups on project construction and as-built drawings
• Reporting to project stakeholders
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks (AutoCAD, PV*Syst, Wind*Syst optional, Homer optional)
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish construction and installation standards and specifications
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment
• Develop budgets, estimating labour, material, and construction costs
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects
• Collect data relating to commercial and residential development, population, and power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems
• Collect field surveys and study maps, graphs, diagrams, and other data to identify and correct system problems

• Review of operations and maintenance reports and data from the operator
• Recommend improvements of preventative and corrective maintenance and make recommendations of predictive maintenance
• Review of expert engineering reports and data from external service providers
• Plant/asset performance supervision - ensuring that the plant performs according to the PPA and the relevant contractual performance ratios
• Integrate condition monitoring and optimization - improving generation and revenue as a consequence
• Asset performance monitoring and reporting
• Oversight/management of O&M provider (and other contractors) - ensuring that the O&M contractor performs all the technical work and maintenance as per the O&M Schedule and manual and ensuring sufficient technical O&M reporting
• Warranty administration - liaising with the EPC contractor daily regarding open and closed warranty claim notifications and ensuring that the EPC executes and resolves all warranty claims, ensuring that O&M and newly constructed or installed equipment or facility manufacturer warranty requirements are adhered to and not overlooked
• Plant commissioning - ensuring that all systems and components of the plant are designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained according to the operations requirements
• Technical risk mitigation in accordance with the SANS standards and applicable electrical standards during the implementation of engineering retrofits, engineering changes, and plant optimization activities
• Technical recommendations to ensure safety, maintenance, and operability practices and efficient utilization of system space and equipment spacing
• Quality audits/inspections - aimed at checking, measuring, or testing product or component characteristics and relating results to requirements to confirm compliance
• Re-powering and upgrades - ensuring all necessary upgrades are done to the satisfaction of the Sponsors and Lenders, with all reporting completed
• Monitoring install/retrofit - ensuring all installation or retrofitting of equipment by contractors is within standards and does not hinder plant performance
• As-built design documentation - ensuring all As-Built drawings are current and available for O&M use and other contractors
• Plant design review - ensuring new designs comply with international standards and meet sponsor and lender requirements
• Grid code compliance - ensuring full compliance with South African grid code and necessary studies
• Harmonic and fault level studies - overseeing studies and tests to ensure compliance with Grid Code and Power Quality Guidelines

• Technical review of designs, equipment sizing, drawings, specifications, data sheets, and other design work for client inspections
• Review of engineering progress and deliverables
• Design review meetings with Owner's Engineer and Lender's Technical Advisor
• Review of approved construction procedures, engineering documents, and method statements
• Tracking engineering activities on-site, correcting errors, revising drawings, and maintaining ‘As-built' documentation
• Tracking change requests, testing, and defect resolution
• Approval of the EPC final dossier
• Construction management for solar and wind farms
• Technical reviews and due diligence during development
• Technical advice and assistance to project development
• Assisting in scope of work for Owner's Technical Specification
• Supporting technical due diligence, including review of project documents and reports
• Assisting in drafting EPC and O&M contracts and Heads of Terms
• Supporting procurement processes, stakeholder engagement, and tender management

• Supporting scope of work for Owner's Technical Specification
• Supporting technical due diligence and review of project documents
• Assisting in drafting EPC and O&M contracts and Heads of Terms
• Supporting procurement and tender processes

Requirements

• BEng or BSc (Eng.) in Electrical, Mechatronic, or Electronic Engineering (other streams can be motivated)
• 5 - 7 years' experience in engineering design and/or project management, preferably within the renewable energy industry
• Ability to work across multiple work streams, projects, and contracts
• People and team management skills
• Experience with relevant programs (AutoCAD, PV*Syst, Wind*Syst optional, Homer optional)
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle - site visits required
• Commercial competence, including budget and risk management