Senior Renewables Engineer
MSP Staffing Pty • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Renewables Engineer to join their Cape Town team. This opportunity is ideal for a technically accomplished engineer with extensive utility-scale renewable energy experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality advisory and engineering services across Southern Africa and international markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical advisory services for utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects
- Manage projects from feasibility through to commissioning and operational support
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across electrical mechanical civil and control disciplines
- Review project designs and recommend technical improvements
- Prepare technical specifications Bills of Materials and tender documentation
- Conduct technical due diligence for investors and lenders
- Review EPC Balance of Plant and O&M contracts
- Monitor construction activities testing commissioning and project acceptance
- Identify and manage technical construction operational and financial risks
- Mentor junior engineers and review technical deliverables
- Drive business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships
Requirements:
- BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or BTech Engineering qualification
- Registered as an ECSA Candidate Engineer with the intention of obtaining PrEng registration within 12 years or professionally registered with ECSA
- Minimum of 7 years renewable energy experience
- Extensive utility-scale Solar PV experience with Wind Energy exposure being highly advantageous
- Technical advisory experience supporting developers investors and financial institutions
- Experience across the renewable project lifecycle including feasibility design construction commissioning and operations
- Strong understanding of energy yield assessments PV layouts and grid integration
- Excellent project management report-writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa and internationally
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Employment Type : Full-Time
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