Senior Renewable Energy Engineer, Johannesburg

Job Description

A large consulting company with offices across South Africa and internationally is looking for a Senior Renewable Energy Engineer.

Join a leading firm of engineers, with a reputation for excellence and exceptional culture.

Minimum requirements:

•BSc Engineering (Elec or Mech) Degree or BTech Engineering (Elect or Mech)

• 7+ years’ experience on Solar PV technology with experience in Wind Technology considered very advantageous. Mix of South African experience (REIPPP) and regional overseas experience is also preferred.

• In-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding solar PV/Wind Turbbine 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).

• International solar PV project development and delivery experience.

• 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.

• ECSA registration as a Candidate is required; however preference is given to candidates that are already Professional registered with ECSA.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical

• Business developer

• Health and Safety