Pre-Sales Engineer : Dcf

Job Purpose

Designing Huawei Data Center Facilities Solutions, managing the implementation of these solutions as projects, and providing assistance with sales.

• Designing Solar PV system design including DC designs, AC designs, main equipment selection for C&I and utility scale plants.
• Energy Yield assessments.
• Plant Performance analysis.
• Shading analysis.
• AC and DC loss analysis.
• Cable sizing (DC, AC).
• PV plant layouts.
• Single-line diagrams.
• Micro-grid and battery energy storage system (BESS) design.
• Battery sizing.
• Cost estimate and tender compilation.
• Feasibility studies and assessments.
• Financial analysis and LCOE calculations.
• Low voltage electrical distribution network designs.
• Medium voltage distribution network designs.
• Supply contract management including compiling scope of work, technical specifications, bill of quantities, tender evaluations, negotiation with suppliers.
• Project Management Project Management.
• Site assessment during project development phase.
• Site visits during construction and assisting with on-site testing and commissioning.

• BSc Engineering (Electrical) or BTech Engineering (Electrical) (Required)
• 3 years of design and project engineering experience in Solar PV working for EPC, Developer or in Consulting environment for large-scale projects 5 MW
• Valid drivers licence and own transport.
• Helioscope: 1 year (Required)
• Solar PV Design: 3 years (Required)
• Excellent Technical report writing, and verbal communication skills required
• Proficient with PV design software such as PVSyst, Helioscope
• Proficient with Auto CAD or similar draughting software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project
• Experience with sizing and selection of major equipment such as PV panels, inverters, LV / MV transformers, mounting brackets, trackers, and switch gear (LV / MV).
• BESS knowledge would be an advantage
• Experience with cost estimates, BOQ, LCOE and financial analysis for PV plants would be preferable
• Experience with compiling design and tender documents from feasibility stage to advantage, Design and handover
• Willingness to work with various suppliers and partners in the industry – Assertive, confident, and clear communicator – via e-mail, phone and face-to-face
• Ability to work independently, learn fast, organize, prioritize and effectively multi-task to meet deadlines
• Available and willing to travel within South Africa and abroad when required
• Experience in Medium Voltage distribution design would be an advantage

• Project Management
• Marketing principles
• Customer service
• Internal process and procedure / policy
• Problem solving / analytic skills
• Administration skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Verbal and written communication skills
• People and customer management skills
• Conflict management skills
• Networking skills
• Communication skills
• Evaluative skills
• Customer relations skills
• Numerical skills
• Information processing skills
• Relationship building skills
• Influencing / persuasion skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational skills
• Delegation skills
• Presentation / public speaking
• Attentiveness
• Deductive reasoning skills
• Comprehension skills
• Creative skills / idea generation skills