Proposals / Tenders Electrical Engineer â Renewable Energy
Responsibilities - Review and interpret RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documentation, and technical specifications. - Develop electrical engineering solutions and technical concepts for renewable energy projects. - Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions in line with client requirements. - Develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical designs, equipment specifications, load calculations, cable sizing, protection concepts, and technical schedules. - Prepare technical scope of work, equipment lists, bills of quantities, and other tender deliverables. - Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate technical and commercial quotations. - Support cost estimation, pricing, and project budgeting for tender submissions. - Identify technical risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial opportunities within tender documentation. - Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier and subcontractor proposals. - Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to client technical queries. - Collaborate with business development and sales teams to develop winning tender strategies. - Ensure proposals comply with relevant South African standards, grid codes, legislation, and client specifications. - Support handover of successful projects from the proposals team to engineering and project execution teams. - Maintain accurate tender documentation, costing models, and proposal databases. Requirements - BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related qualification. - Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous. - 37+ years' experience in electrical engineering, proposals, tenders, estimating, or project engineering. - Experience within the renewable energy, power generation, transmission, distribution, or electrical infrastructure sectors. - Demonstrable experience preparing and submitting technical tenders and proposals. - Strong understanding of electrical systems and renewable energy technologies. - Experience with solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connection, MV/HV systems, or related technologies will be highly advantageous. - Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender documentation. - Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing. - Excellent Excel and technical documentation skills. - Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight tender submission deadlines