Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

Mass Staffing Projects; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in South Africa seeks a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer with expertise in solar PV and wind technologies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong technical advisory skills, and a thorough understanding of the renewable energy market. Responsibilities include technical advisory services and managing project lifecycles from feasibility to operational monitoring, making this a pivotal role in driving sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience on solar PV technology; wind experience is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of solar PV/Wind turbine technologies.
• ECSA registration required, preference for Professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory to investors, project developers, and banks.
• Manage solar PV project development and delivery processes.
• Oversee feasibility studies, construction monitoring, and operational inspections.

Skills

Solar PV technology

Wind technology

Technical advisory

Business development

Energy yield assessment

Project lifecycle delivery

Education

BSc Engineering (Elec or Mech) or BTech Engineering (Elect or Mech)

Job description

A large consulting company with offices across South Africa and internationally is looking for a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer.

Join a leading firm of engineers, with a reputation for excellence and exceptional culture.

Minimum requirements :

• BSc Engineering (Elec or Mech) Degree or BTech Engineering (Elect or Mech)
• 7+ years’ experience on Solar PV technology with experience in Wind Technology considered very advantageous. Mix of South African experience (REIPPP) and regional overseas experience is also preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding solar PV / Wind Turbbine technologies including emerging technologies in the international renewable energy market.
• Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers and banks.
• Proven experience in business development.
• Knowledge of various solar PV applications (utility scale, ground mounted, building mounted, fixed tilt, single axis and multi axis tracking).
• International solar PV project development and delivery experience.
• Experience covering a range of solar PV plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring / inspections)
• Knowledge of solar PV plant designs, Energy Yield Assessment, layouts and connection interfaces.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate is required; however preference is given to candidates that are already Professional registered with ECSA.