Project Engineer; Project Development

Leaders in Renewable Energy Development G7 Renewable Energies is a South African renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on the development, financing, construction and operation of utility-scale wind, solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects.

Since 2008, G7 has built a proven track record of originating, developing and delivering renewable energy projects across South Africa. The company has successfully developed and realised more 1 GW of renewable energy capacity that has either reached construction or commercial operation and is currently advancing a development pipeline exceeding 7 GW
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With expertise spanning project origination, permitting, grid connection, financing, construction and operations, G7 has established itself as a trusted partner in South Africa's energy transition, delivering utility-scale projects that support a more sustainable, secure and resilient energy future.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Project Engineer is responsible for helping to develop and commercialise G7 Renewable Energies' projects leading to the successful project execution and delivery. The incumbent must coordinate all project elements including engineering, design, technical reviews, equipment specifications, coordinating procurement and tendering activities, negotiating with contractors, assisting with technical and project due diligence and managing project timelines, as well as managing contractors and service providers along with an internal project team to ensure successful project delivery.

It requires the incumbent to build relationships, collaborate with, and manage a diverse multi-disciplinary team within a fast-changing environment, and the ability to understand and discuss complex technical agreements with other stakeholders

• Project Development:
• Support the development of utility-scale wind, solar PV and/or BESS projects from opportunity screening and feasibility through to development, procurement support and financial-close readiness.
• Prepare and coordinate feasibility studies covering site screening, resource assessment, grid access, land constraints, permitting, constructability, preliminary CAPEX/OPEX inputs and key development risks.
• Carry out preliminary technical assessments to identify constraints, opportunities and fatal flaws, and provide recommendations that support go/no-go decisions and project prioritisation.
• Develop, coordinate and review conceptual layouts and preliminary designs for wind, solar PV, BESS and associated project infrastructure.
• Perform or coordinate project performance evaluations, including resource assessments, energy yield estimates, BESS sizing and use-case assessments, loss reviews, availability assumptions and grid export constraints.
• Support project strategy by assessing technology options, sizing scenarios, hybridisation opportunities, grid connection approaches, procurement routes, programme risks and commercial optimisation opportunities.
• Work with environmental, legal, land, grid, commercial and development teams to align technical assumptions, layouts, risks and permitting requirements throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies for large construction projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Apply a strong understanding of the renewable energy project lifecycle.
• Plan project schedules, requirements and resources.
• Assist with design verification, sign-off and reporting.
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation measures.
• Monitor contracts and agreements to ensure compliance and identify any required changes.

• Prepare for technical due diligence and audits by lenders’ technical advisors.
• Coordinate and prepare binding offers for multi-technology projects through RFI, RFQ and RFP processes.
• Participate in negotiations with service providers and equipment suppliers on contract terms, pricing and scope.
• Deliver technical due diligence, design reviews, bid evaluations, engineering reports, risk assessments and construction programme reviews to support project bankability.
• Facilitate commercial and technical clarifications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support engineering inputs and prepare cost estimates.
• Review commercial and technical proposals and supporting information.
• Track tasks and budgets against project plans to support timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Support timely achievement of key project…