Senior Energy Consultant - Solar

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000247/LL

Date posted:

Monday, May 19, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

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.Â

Responsibilities include:

Project management (resourcing, financial management, etc.) and delivery of:
Lenderâs advisory, ownerâs 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.

Future role prospects:

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

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