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Senior HV Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

Posted 06 June 2019
Salary Salary Available Upon Request
LocationCape Town
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company are working with a leading IPP developing, constructing and operating solar PV projects internationally. Due to their successesthey are looking to hire a number of engineering vacancies in their South African office.

Overview:

To manage, coordinate and lead all tasks and design activities towards delivering technical compliant MV and HV interconnection projects. He/She will support the development and operations of projects through technical assessments/investigations, due diligence studies and designs.

Preconstruction:

  • Using PowerFactory DigSilent, implement preliminary plant and utility grid simulation models to estimate, amongst others, the size of compensation equipment like STATCOMs/Cap Banks or SVCs.
  • Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
  • Review and approve design change request or proposals in the event of deviations
  • Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project
  • Develop and establish the technical base case and specifications of the project related to its interconnection works.
  • Manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package for interconnection works. Detail design will be mostly outsourced, but the party to which it is out sourced needs to be managed.
  • Draft and/or approve technical schedules for various contracts (PPA, (S)-EPC, O&M, etc.) related to the interconnection works.
  • Support Execution Team with planning and alignment of technical aspects of the project.
  • Manage, coordinate and review the detailed engineering design package / process for the interconnection works.
  • Ensure that all relevant design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detailed designs that will be issued for construction.
  • Support in stakeholder engagements (utility, LTA, suppliers, contractors, etc.) to establish requirements, resolve matters critical to reaching Financial Close
  • As required – compile PowerFactory DigSilent models to evaluate solutions w.r.t. Grid Code Compliance.
  • Conduct detailed due diligence and investigations to conclude on technology selections where relevant for interconnection works.
  • Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
  • Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.) to establish technical requirements to be implemented in the interconnection solutions.

EPC Phase:

  • Ensure the interconnection facilities are constructed correctly as per the designed.
  • Review and approve design change request or proposals in the event of deviations from the Issued for Construction designs
  • 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 Plant Energization and Commercial Operation Date
  • Support in project close out phase 

Candidate Requirements:

Min:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering

An excellent knowledge of the entire MS Office Suite

5+ years electrical engineering experience

2+ years project environment experience

 3+ years distribution and reticulation design experience

Ideal:

Project Management Certificate

Master’s degree in Engineering

Further training in sub-station design

PowerFactory DigSilent Training

Experience in AutoCAD

Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution