Wind/Solar Engineer

Mass Staffing Projects; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Staffing Projects is seeking a Senior Wind/Solar Engineer to join a large consulting company in Cape Town. The role involves leading technical due diligence on renewable energy projects, EPC/O&M tender support, and feasibility studies, with international collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in engineering, 3–5 years in solar/wind, and experience with contract reviews (EPC, WTG, PPA) and lender/owner advisory, plus strong computing skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent through experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in solar or wind energy, preferably in consultancy with at least 5 years total energy experience.
• Experience with technical due diligence on solar/wind projects, including PV EPC, O&M, PPA and wind turbine contracts review for lenders/owners.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical due diligence assignments and guiding customers through financial close.
• Managing EPC and O&M tender preparation and contract negotiations.
• Leading feasibility studies.
• Reviewing overall project design and suggesting improvements.

Skills

Renewable energy experience

Technical due diligence

Contract review

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

A large consulting company with offices around the world is looking for a Senior Wind/Solar Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town.

This position provides the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting international renewable projects and collaborate with experts around the world.

• Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent through experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in the solar or wind industry, preferably in consultancy with at least 5 years in overall experience in renewable energy.
• Thorough experience with technical due diligence on solar and/or wind projects, specifically experience with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind Turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA), as Lender’s/Owner’s technical advisor.
• Experience with technical solar and wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn multiple software tools.
• Fluent in French and/or Portuguese is advantageous

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing technical due diligence assignments and guiding customers throughout the financial close phase.
• Managing the EPC and O&M tender preparation and following contract negotiations.
• Leading feasibility studies.
• Reviewing overall project design and suggesting potential improvements.