Senior Energy Consultant - Solar

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer experienced in the renewable energy sector to join a top engineering firm's Johannesburg or Cape Town office.

Particular focus on solar PV projects.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• BEng., BSc., BTech in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering
• Further qualification in renewable energy (preferable)
• ECSA: Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 7 years experience with at least 4 years relevant to project planning, development, EPC and O&M contracts and implementation of renewable energy projects
• Experience in energy project finance
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced in technical software such as PVSyst, Homer, DigSilent, Xendee. 

• Project management (resourcing, financial management, etc.) and delivery of:
• Lender’s advisory, owner’s engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for private Independent Power Producer clients, including: project planning and management, feasibility studies, concept design development and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation - with a particular focus on photovoltaic, wind, storage, minigrids/micro-grids and grid systems.
• Strategic technical advice leading to concept designs and feasibility studies for decarbonisation roadmaps, involving electrification, hydrogen, biofuels, energy efficiency, etc
• Writing technical reports & presentations, checking and reviewing reports, drawings and presentations by others.
• Preparation and delivery of bids and proposals. Winning work. Business Development. Identifying opportunities and positioning the company to access and get involved in such opportunities.
• Driving the development of more junior energy team members in the Cape Town and Johannesburg offices, via mentoring and provision of technical and commercial guidance.

• Development from Senior Engineer to Associate level or higher
• Training opportunities
• Travel to other offices
• Opportunities to travel within South Africa and internationally for projects