Senior Project Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Executech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Independent Power Producer as a Senior Project Engineer, responsible for the lifecycle execution of large-scale Renewable Energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. You will leverage your extensive experience in utility-scale solar PV to manage complex projects, ensuring design optimisation, compliance, and effective stakeholder engagement while collaborating with diverse teams to align technical scopes with contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Experience with EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE standards, and NERSA/grid compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle execution of utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, and financial teams.

Skills

Technical Due Diligence

Design Optimisation

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

BEng, BSc Eng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join a market-leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) driving large-scale Renewable Energy deployment across sub-Saharan Africa. As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll be Instrumental in the Full Lifecycle execution of Utility-scale Solar PV Projects, from pre-feasibility and concept development through EPC execution and Grid Commissioning. You will oversee technical due Diligence, design optimisation, Interconnection Studies and ensure compliance with grid codes and regulatory frameworks. A strong command of FIDIC, EPC, O&M, and PPA contract structures is essential, as you’ll be expected to coordinate closely with legal, commercial, and financial teams to align technical scopes with contractual obligations.

• BEng, BSc Eng, or BTech in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in utility-scale solar PV projects
• Demonstrated experience with EPC and Owner’s Engineer interfaces
• Proven track record in design review, RFP technical package development, and contractor technical evaluations
• Working knowledge of grid integration, SCADA, protection systems, and MV/HV substation design
• Familiarity with international standards (IEC, IEEE) and local NERSA/grid compliance requirements
• Experience managing FIDIC-based EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and interpreting PPA technical appendices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical, legal, and commercial domains

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