Project Engineer - Solar PV

• Analyse the technical information, including RFP and tenders, and generate the required compiled documents, considering creative and advanced solutions that would reduce cost, time and optimising project’s performance.
  
• Must have designed projects above 1MW ground mount
• Prepare bill of quantities for specific projects, for the project infrastructures.
  
• Generate preliminary layouts on AutoCAD, Helioscope, PV Case, Helios 3D or other similar software.
  
• Perform site visits and if necessary, measure sites where the drawings are not available.
  
• Perform desktop analysis and prepare site layouts and energy yield assessments.
  
• Generate electrical schematics such as SLDs (Single Line Diagrams) aligned with the SANS, NRS and IEC Standards.
  
• Perform yield assessments using simulation software such as PVSYST and Helioscope following the rules and guidelines defined by the Engineering Manager.
  
• Work with the central engineering team to produce detailed engineering drawings, technical descriptions, technical calculations for the engineering signoffs, construction drawings, drawings for projects licensing, EPC and execution
  

• Lend technical support to business development team and be the technical representative for the company during commercial negotiations and potential customers.
  
• Provide design, cost, schedule plan and quality for the engineering component of the project.
  
• Assist the engineering and business development team on engineering solutions for planned projects.
  
• Review and approve material purchases based on project specified equipment.
  
• Assist in project financial control.
  
• Pre -approve Engineering shop
  

Requirements

• A minimum qualification of B.Eng, BSc. Eng, B.Tech Eng in Electrical engineering.
  
• Eligible to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
  
• 3 – 7 years’ experience in the design of renewable energy systems
  
• Proficiency in renewable energy system design software (e.g., PVsyst)
  
• Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visualisation software.
  
• The ability to work with multiple disciplines of projects.
  
• The ability to work across multiple projects in parallel.
  
• Excellent organisational, time management, leadership and decision making skills.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication.
  
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices.
  
• The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines.
  
• Attention to detail.