Senior Engineer - Renewables

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is urgently seeking a Senior Engineer in Cape Town. This role involves designing renewable energy systems, conducting site inspections, and leading a design team. Candidates should possess a PR Eng qualification in Electrical Engineering, be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa, and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. A competitive salary is offered based on experience, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of PR Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• Ability to work across multiple projects.
• Creative with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design renewable energy systems according to regulations.
• Conduct site inspections for project design and costing.
• Create detailed drawings for construction purposes.
• Assist project manager with engineering related issues.
• Lead design team to complete designs.
• Create as-built drawings and bills of quantities.
• Simulate system performances and assist commissioning on site.
• Support engineering operations and maintenance issues.
• Lead a design team to complete designs and review work.
• Approve designs for compliance and sign-off.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong written communication

Leadership skills

Time management

Education

PR Eng in Electrical Engineering

Registered with Engineering Council of South Africa

Tools

Design and visualization software

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client is urgently seeking the expertise of a Senior Engineer in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Design of renewable energy systems according to relevant regulations and standards.
• Do site inspections to accurately design and cost new projects.
• Draw up budgets for proposed new projects.
• Create detailed drawings for information and construction purposes.
• Do all necessary calculations and documentation required for utility approval.
• Create as built drawings.
• Measure and create bills of quantities for installations.
• Accurately simulate system performances and/or productions.
• Form part of commissioning team on site during project commissioning.
• Assist with any engineering related operations and maintenance issues.
• Assist in creating design tools for engineering department.
• Assist the project specific Project Manager with any engineering related project related issues.
• Lead a design team of Project Engineers, Interns and Draughtsman to complete designs.
• Review designs from project engineers and interns.
• Professionally approve designs for compliance to regulations and standards.
• Professional sign-off plants for compliance to regulations and standards

Requirements

• A minimum qualification of PR Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualization software.
• The ability to work with multiple disciplines of projects.
• The ability to work across multiple projects in parallel.
• Excellent organizational, time management, leadership and decision making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices.
• The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines.
• Have excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Creative

Benefits

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Chanel Mendes at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [emailprotected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.