We have a current opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Cape Town. For further information about this position please apply.
This opportunity will offer you the opportunity to manage and lead all tasks and design activities towards delivering a technical projects
You will be the support to structuring phase of projects
* Manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package
* Draft and/or approve technical schedules for various contracts (PPA, (S)-EPC, O&M, etc.)
* Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project
* Manage, coordinate and review the detailed engineering design package / process
* Ensure that all relevant design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detailed designs issued for construction
* Support in stakeholder engagements (utility, LTA, suppliers, contractors, etc.) to establish requirements, resolve matters critical to reaching Financial Close
* Develop and establish the technical base case and specifications of the project
* Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.)
* Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
* Conduct detailed due diligence and investigations to conclude on technology selections
* Conclude and approve detailed yield assessments accurately and timeously based on the information available
Operating System
* Follow the guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system
* Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimisation of the operating system
Support to Project / Business Development
* Conduct or approve preliminary yield assessments accurately and timeously based on the information provided
* Support in evaluating the technical business case and provide input to the plausibility of the project
Support to projects in delivery/execution
* Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
* Review and approve design change request or proposals in the event of deviations
* Assist in establishing and evaluating quality expectations and documentation during construction
* Conduct site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
* Support and drive testing and commissioning activities towards Commercial Operation Date
* Support in project close out phase towards TTO
Support to O&M (Operations & Maintenance)
* Support to resolve matters identified during operations
* Investigate and implement solutions towards improving relevant operational / functional systems within the project
Experience
7+ years electrical / electro mechanical engineering experience This includes the following:
2+ years renewable energy experience 2+ years project environment experience
2+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
Professional Registration with ECSA or at an advanced stage of submission
Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering Degree in Electro Mechanical Engineering
An excellent knowledge of MS Office
PVSyst modelling Experience in AutoCAD
Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS) Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution
Should be available and accustomed to travel extensively internationally to 3rd world or developing countries
Speak and write English fluently. Other language skills like Spanish, German, French are an advantage
