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:

This individual will manage, coordinate and lead all tasks and design activities towards delivering technically execellent projects. He/She will take responsibility to ensure all technical/contractual requirements are upheld enabling the successful completion of the projects. He/She will support the development and operations of projects through technical assessments/investigations, due diligence studies and designs.

This position has involvement across the full project lifecycle. 

Preconstruction:

• 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
• 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
• 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

EPC Phase:

• 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

Candidate Requirements:

Min:

Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering

7+ years electrical / electro mechanical engineering experience

2+ years renewable energy experience

2+ years project environment experience

2+ years distribution and reticulation design experience

Ideal:

Experience in PVSyst modelling

Experience in AutoCAD

Experience in Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS)

Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations

Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution