Solar Project Engineer

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pearr Full time

Solar Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will oversee the technical construction and operations aspects of both internal and external solar projects. Your role will involve design, project development and project management for small-scale (100kWp – 5MWp) projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in solar project management and engineering.
  • Excellent knowledge of solar energy systems, construction, and electrical infrastructure.
  • Proficient in project management tools and software.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Typical Activities Include:

  • Ensure quality designs are delivered on time and according to specification.
  • Perform design verifications of existing projects.
  • Manage the execution of technical and design components of projects in the fields of LV/MV/HV electrical infrastructure.
  • Oversee project management from design to O&M handover, including project planning, equipment procurement, contractor appointments, and ensuring projects are on time and meet expectations.
  • Monitor and manage project financials, including approving or actioning supplier and client invoices.
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives and eliminate unnecessary expenses.
  • Adhere to project budgets for design, manufacturing, and commissioning.
  • Foster innovation within the organisation and suggest process improvements.
  • Provide support and guidance to junior employees, including mentoring and training.

Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg (On-site)

What you can expect from the company: Decentral Energy is a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions in South Africa. We design, install, own, and maintain energy assets, catering to customers in the retail, tourism, residential, and commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors.

Founded in 2009 by Executive Directors Christian Bode and Luel Culwick, Decentral has developed and operates over 20 MW of solar PV assets in South Africa. Our team has 100 MW of active development assets nationally, having closed approximately 300 MW of power assets globally. Our diverse client base ranges from listed organisations such as Spear REIT to large privately owned companies such as Pacific Paramount Properties and One Property Holdings.

Key Competencies:

  • Critical Thinking: Ability to actively and skilfully conceptualise, apply, analyse, synthesise, and evaluate information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.
  • Project Management: Ability to manage the project lifecycle, from initiation to closure. This involves defining the project scope, objectives, and deliverables, developing, and managing the project schedule, budget, and resources, identifying, and mitigating risks, and communicating effectively with the project team, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Able to influence the views and behaviour of others through persuasion and encouragement. Manages conflict or other sensitive issues tactfully and effectively. Able to adapt behaviour to a wide range of people.
  • Creativity: Ability to look at the issue from different and creative angles, using the right tools to assess it and develop a plan.
  • Communication: Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on the audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need.

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