Senior Engineering Leader — Renewable Energy Projects

CrossBoundary; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee engineering teams and functions across large-scale renewable energy projects. This pivotal role involves ensuring technical excellence, managing projects from design to implementation, and optimizing performance across diverse energy assets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with proven expertise in managing complex projects. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in engineering roles within the renewable energy sector.
• Proven experience in lifecycle development of large, complex renewable energy facilities.
• Strong understanding of design workstreams related to renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of renewable energy projects.
• Provide technical inputs into contractual documentation.
• Oversee owner's engineering workstreams and design reviews.
• Support performance optimization of operating plants.
• Develop engineering processes and team structures.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers across projects.

Skills

Renewable System Design & Modelling

Resource assessments

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Photovoltaic (PV) System designs

Wind Energy Systems designs

MV system design

Power System Studies

SCADA / EMS designs

Operational Technology (OT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee engineering teams and functions across large-scale renewable energy projects. This pivotal role involves ensuring technical excellence, managing projects from design to implementation, and optimizing performance across diverse energy assets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, with proven expertise in managing complex projects. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities offered.