Senior Electrical Engineer​/Renewable Energy

Mass Staffing Projects is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa, to lead renewable energy projects. Candidates should have a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, PrEng registration, and 8-10 years of experience in renewable energy. Responsibilities include project management, business development, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role emphasizes collaboration and mentorship within the team.
Position: Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)
Job Description A leading international firm of Consulting Engineers is growing their renewable energy service offering and is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their offices in Cape Town. The successful person will play a lead role in the development and marketing of the Renewable Energy Sector within the division as a whole.

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration (PMP/PrCPM registration is an advantage)
• Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience, with specific experience on renewable energy projects in South Africa
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business within the renewable energy sector.
• Sound electrical engineering knowledge in MV and HV (11kV up to 400kV)
• Knowledge of the full spectrum of Indoor and Outdoor Substation Designs
• Conversant with PvSyst, Digsilent electrical power systems modelling and analysis software

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Win and deliver projects within the renewable sector with an emphasis on transactional advisory services; independent design reviews; grid integration studies of renewable power plants; grid code compliance studies; and specification of equipment required for grid integration of renewable power plants
• Market the sector to clients and bring in sales, specifically in the Renewables Sector
• Project Management
• Drive Digital Way of Working (DWoW) in line with international practices
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards of both RHDHV and that of clients
• Maintain project records in accordance with internal quality system
• Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues
• Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards
• Assessing of client/ project electrical engineering requirements
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements
• Cost estimation of electrical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs
• Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering
• Management of multi-disciplinary projects from inception to close out
• Budgetary and financial responsibility for projects
• Collaborate with local and international teams
• Mentorship of junior team members