Senior Energy Engineer

Recruiter:

Assegai

Job Ref:

DUR000285/LL

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary Energy team in our Johannesburg or Cape Town Office to support the delivery of energy projects.

Supporting the further growth, development and service delivery of the energy consulting team, with a focus on multi-disciplinary aspects of our projects, but also business development and project management (leading our internal teams) on PV, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, energy transition and mini/micro- grid projects. Focus on grid-connections and large-project context, structure and role-players are important.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

B.Eng. or BSc. in Electrical engineering, preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy
Professional registration with ECSA.
Proficient in MS Office and other technical software such as PVSyst, AutoCAD, Revit, DigSilent, MS Project, HOMER, XENDEE
Financial acumen, with respect to energy projects and project finance is required.
Knowledge of industrial processes as well as technologies for decarbonising those processes will be a distinct advantage.
Business development, client-facing, team leadership, technical skills, written skills, people skills and contractual skills are all of importance.

Knowledge of 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 will be an advantage
Recognisable knowledge relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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