Renewable Energy Engineer

Introduction

An accomplished and dedicated Renewable Energy Engineer who will serve as a technical consultant for utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects across Southern Africa, with the capability to provide support for international operations as required

• Technical consultancy and project management: The engineer manages technical advisory work, coordinates between engineering disciplines, assesses feasibility, reviews project designs, prepares technical specifications, manages tender processes, conducts due diligence, and oversees construction and commissioning activities. They also mentor junior engineers and handle risk management throughout project life cycles.

• Business development responsibilities: Approximately 30% of the role involves driving business growth by defining sales strategies, targeting markets mainly in Southern Africa and neighboring regions, preparing proposals for various technical services, managing client relationships, and representing the company in meetings.

• BEng or BSc Engineering (Electrical Engineering )
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer
• In-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding solar PV /Wind turbine technologies including emerging technologies in the international renewable energy market.
• Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers, and banks.
• Proven experience in business development.
• Knowledge of various solar PV applications (utility-scale, ground-mounted, building-mounted, fixed tilt, single-axis, and multi-axis tracking).
• Experience covering a range of solar PV plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring/inspections)
• Knowledge of solar PV plant designs, Energy Yield Assessment, layouts, and connection interfaces.