Electrical Engineer at Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm

Selibeng.com is hiring an Electrical Engineer for the Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm project in Empangeni, South Africa. The role involves planning, designing, and optimizing the electrical infrastructure to support the 60 MW renewable energy project. Responsibilities include stakeholder alignment, grid connection design, and cost estimation. The position requires an experienced engineer or consultancy to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize risks during implementation.
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Electrical Engineer at Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm
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Hirundo Lesotho – Mohale’s Hoek Wind farm
Electrical Engineer Terms of Reference
Introduction
Hirundo is advancing the development of the 60 MW Mohale’s Hoek Wind Farm, a landmark renewable energy project in Lesotho that will play a critical role in strengthening sustainable energy infrastructure.


We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Consultancy Partner, or multidisciplinary team/company to support a key development priority: the planning, design, optimization, stakeholder alignment, and bankable costing of the project’s electrical infrastructure, including the grid connection to an existing substation and intra-farm electrical network.


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Project Objective
Hirundo Aims To Define An Electrical Infrastructure Concept That

Secures alignment with all relevant stakeholders, including LEC, government authorities, regulators, and local communities where applicable.
Supports the reliable export of up to 60 MW of renewable electricity from the wind farm through the existing LEC transmission network and associated substation infrastructure.
Optimizes technical feasibility, system performance, and overall project electrical connection costs.
Complies with applicable grid code, utility, and electrical engineering requirements.
Minimizes technical, environmental, and operational risks in the project implementation and operational phases.
Includes detailed cost estimates suitable for project finance due diligence

Scope of Work The Selected Consultant/engineer Will Contribute To
Grid Connection Concept Optimization & Design
This Assessment Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To

Review of available transmission network information, grid studies, and connection options.

Design, optimization and evaluation of alternative grid connection concepts, including:

Assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of locating the 33kV to 132kV transformers and project substation:

On the mountain ridge within or adjacent to the wind farm, or

Near, within or as an extension of the LEC Litsoeneng Substation.

Comparison of medium-voltage and high-voltage connection concepts between the wind farm and Litsoeneng Substation.

Transmission line and Point of Common Coupling (PCC) Connection

132 kV or 33kV (as applicable) transmission line design

PCC requirements, including protection concepts

Identification of required upgrades to the existing Litsoeneng Substation.

The project substation, including:

Substation configuration and arrangement.

Major equipment selection.

Protection and control philosophy.

Grounding and earthing systems.

Preliminary physical layout requirements.

Identification and recommendation of the technically and economically preferred grid connection concept.

For the preferred grid connection concept, prepare:

Single-line diagrams (SLDs)

Layout drawing

Preliminary equipment schedules

Detailed cost estimates suitable for project finance due diligence.


Intra-Park Electrical Network Optimization & Design To connect the wind turbines medium voltage (33kV) output to the project substation.

Design, optimization and evaluation of alternative wind farm medium-voltage collector system concepts, varying:

Cable type and Sizing

Cable routing and MV collector network configuration and topology considering:

Terrain constraints

Constructability / Civil works

Electrical losses

Environmental considerations

Project costs

Redundancies

Identification and recommendation of the technically and economically preferred Intra Park Electrical Network configuration.

For the preferred Intra-Park Electrical Network configuration, prepare:

Single-line diagrams (SLDs)

Layout drawing

Preliminary equipment schedules

Cost estimates suitable for project finance due diligence


Stakeholder Engagement and Project Integration

Participate in informational or technical meetings and workshops with:

Lesotho Electricity Company (LEC).

Government authorities.

Regulatory bodies.

Other project stakeholders.