Renewable Energy Engineer

To anchor our leading market position, we are looking for an experienced Solar and/or Wind expert to join our South Africa team.

In this role, you will take on a pivotal position as a key contact for our customers, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of consultancy projects. With a mix of due diligence and owner’s engineer responsibilities, you will support our clients at every stage of project development - from feasibility to operational monitoring.

Specific responsibilities include:

Technical Due Diligence:

• Lead and manage technical due diligence assignments, advising clients through the financial close phase.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks across project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate with legal, insurance, and financial advisors to ensure comprehensive project evaluations.
• Review and negotiate key contracts (e.g., EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine Generator Supply agreements) for both solar and wind projects.

Owner’s Engineer Services:

• Oversee project feasibility studies, providing detailed technical input from preliminary assessments to full economic analysis.
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with design specifications and best practices.
• Manage EPC and O&M tender preparations, participate in contract negotiations, and guide clients through the award process.
• Conduct on-site project acceptance testing and commissioning, collaborating with contractors to resolve issues and ensure project milestones are met.
• Oversee project operations, supporting clients during the operational period to optimize performance and ensure long-term asset integrity.

Additional Tasks:

• Conduct thorough technical reviews of project permits, designs, and resource assessments.
• Lead and document technical inspections during construction and commissioning phases.
• Propose strategies for risk mitigation, drawing on comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycles.

Requirements

We are seeking a dynamic, organized team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate is an adaptable leader with excellent communication skills, able to engage various stakeholders and foster effective collaboration.

Key qualifications include:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with specialized training or experience in renewable energy (wind and/or solar).
• Minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, with at least 3-5 years in wind and/or solar consultancy.
• In-depth experience as both a Lender's and , handling technical due diligence, particularly in PV EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine contracts, including EPC, WTG supply, O&M agreements, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).