Senior Renewable Energy Engineer
Cape Town
07-07-2023
Closed
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Environment and Renewable Energy
Functional Expertise
Countries, Regions
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job Description
Leap29 are currently assisting a leading and innovative consultancy, who are accelerating the global energy transition by bringing their expert services to the market.
My client is searching for an experienced Solar PV and/or Wind expert to join their South Africa team. The right candidate will be working across varying and diverse teams while providing technical guidance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Leading feasibility studies
- Reviewing overall project design and suggesting potential improvements
- Managing the EPC & O&M tender preparation and following contract negotiations
- Managing technical due diligence assignments and guiding customers throughout the financial close phase
- Managing and executing high quality technical advisory works:
- Providing technical input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility
- Reviewing overall project permits and design.
- Reviewing/negotiating key construction contracts
- Supporting Sponsor(s) and Lender(s) throughout the Financial Close process
- Liaising with Legal, Insurance and Financial Advisors
- Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk over project CAPEX, OPEX and revenues.
- Following up project construction, commissioning, and acceptance
- Following up project during the Operational period
Requirements:
- You have permanent residency in South Africa
- You are fluent in spoken and written English.
- You obtained a Master's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience
- You have 5+ years’ experience in solar PV and or wind, preferably in consultancy with at least 5 years in overall experience in renewable energy
- You have a thorough experience with technical due diligence on solar PV and/or wind projects, specifically experience with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA), as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor
- You have experience with technical solar and wind turbine inspections and construction monitoring
- Take part in reviewing of onsite project acceptance testing / commission performed by suppliers
- You have experience with Solar and Wind resource assessment, and/or financial models is an asset.
- You have strong overall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
- You manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget, and quality.
- You have the ability of conveying information concisely adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
- You are available to do short trips in Africa if necessary.
If you would be interested in the opportunity to join a prominent and forward-thinking consultancy that is playing a crucial role in expediting the worldwide energy transition through their specialized services to the market, please apply directly through the link or send your CV to Georgia – gsumnall@leap29.com