Senior Solar Engineer
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
27-10-2023
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Environment and Renewable Energy
Functional Expertise
Countries
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
Negotiable
Job Description
Senior Solar Engineer
Leap29 are collaborating with a prominent company in the renewable energy sector, who focus on developing projects across South Africa and are positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.
My client are searching for a Senior Solar Engineer to oversee all of the Pre-Construction engineering aspects of utility-scale solar PV Projects, up to financial close.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and oversee all Pre-Construction engineering aspects of utility-scale renewable energy Projects until Financial close.
- Prepare Request for Proposals, Employers Requirements, cost and budgetary estimates for the engineering, procurement, and construction of renewable generation facilities.
- Lead the Front-End Engineering Design for projects and engage in negotiations regarding EPC and O&M contract technical schedules, including liquidated damages, performance testing, and contract security provisions.
- Assist the Procurement Manager with Request for Proposal's (RFP's) that will be sent to potential Contractors for the competitive bidding process.
- Coordinate with external engineering firms, subcontractors, and internal engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, network, permitting) to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality project completion.
- Define engineering contractual requirements that ensure projects are feasible and account for country/regional design cost impacts.
- Organize and oversee internal and external design review meetings, ensuring compliance with internal quality standards with a goal of achieving ISO9001 certification.
- Promote a culture of value engineering and encourage innovative approaches for top-tier system design.
- Aid Project Procurement by developing construction and electrical equipment specifications and conducting technical evaluations of EPC and subcontractor technical proposals.
- Review EPC and subcontractors' designs to verify compliance with project requirements and contractual commitments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, but other fields will be considered.
- 7+ years professional work experience with design of wind/solar Power Systems for utility installations, wind farms, PV plants, Battery Storage Systems.
- Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for High Voltage Systems, Wind, Solar, or Conventional Power Generation.
- Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and regulations used in ZA.
- Experience within the Energy Storage business is beneficial.
- Ability to manage several projects with time-sensitive project deliverables simultaneously and deliver them on time and budget.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with contractors, advisors, consultants, and staff in a team environment.
If you are eager to be part of a fast-growing company and to become a leader in a rapidly developing sector, please apply directly or email your CV to Georgia Sumnall – gsumnall@leap29.com.