Renewable Project Engineer
4 weeks ago
The Project Engineer will play a pivotal part in driving solar energy initiatives across South Africa and international markets. This position involves coordinating tasks, ensuring project success, and contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, execute, and manage solar energy projects from conception to completion, adhering to timelines, quality standards, and relevant constraints.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment with established goals and industry regulations.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical evaluations to determine optimal solutions and design approaches for solar energy system installations.
- Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency.
- Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
- Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of solar power systems.
- Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (AutoCAD).
- Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on solar energy systems, equipment selection, and design optimisation to enhance project performance.
- Develop design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems or components.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate issues impacting project delivery.
- Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.
- Perform computer simulation of solar PV generation system performance or energy production to optimise efficiency.
- Evaluate and improve compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices in power, and solar and energy-related projects.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments and breakthroughs in solar energy technology.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering - additional certifications in Renewable Energy would be advantageous.
- A master's degree or additional certifications in electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy would be advantageous.
- 7 to 10 years of proven experience in electrical networks and feasibility studies, with exposure to solar system design.
- Experience in conducting energy yield assessments and financial modelling for solar and energy-related projects.
- Knowledge of local and international energy codes and standards.
- Strong understanding of solar energy system design, photovoltaic technology, and related software for design and analysis.
- Familiarity with permitting processes, utility interconnection requirements, and commissioning procedures for solar installations.
- Competence in some of the Electrical Engineering software: AutoCAD, PowerFactory, PSSE, or similar software.
- Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, and experience with CAD software for solar system design.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Fluent in spoken and written English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, work independently, and well in a team.
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