Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

VACANCY : Senior Renewables Engineer

Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa

Industry : Renewable Energy / Engineering Consulting

Full-Time | Immediate Start Preferred

Market-Related Salary | Travel Required (Local & International)

About the Opportunity :

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Renewables Engineer to lead and support the development, assessment, and implementation of utility-scale (5MW+) Solar PV and Wind Energy projects in Southern Africa and internationally. This is a high-impact role for a passionate engineer who thrives in technical delivery, project leadership, and business development within the renewable energy space.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Focus (Approx. 70%) :

• Manage and deliver high-quality technical advisory work across solar PV and wind projects.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, civil, C&I).
• Conduct feasibility studies, due diligence, and integration planning with other power generation assets.
• Prepare project technical specifications, tenders, and evaluate EPC / BOP / O&M contractors.
• Review and negotiate key construction and supply contracts.
• Support financial close by liaising with legal and financial stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits for construction monitoring, commissioning, and inspections.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and review technical outputs.

Business Development Focus (Approx. 30%) :

Minimum Requirements :

Core Competencies :

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Whats in it for You?

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