Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree in technical discipline
• AutoCad, Helioscope, PVSyst and Meteoscope
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Own Transport
• Valid drivers license
• Working knowledge of SANS 1014-2
• Must have a Professional Registration (PrEng)

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 10 12 years experience in a similar role
• At least 5 years of commercial and industrial PV engineering experience
• Solar photovoltaic systems design experience
• Must be able to travel as required
• Strong knowledge of PV components
• Working knowledge of energy modelling, PV specific modelling, standard electrical calculations, basic structural and mechanical calculations.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Highly organized and proactive
• Able to work independently and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Presentation skills
• Client liaison

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for engineering and design of grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems (including rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted arrays) to design the most optimal layout with the most appropriate technologies
• Responsible for technical designs, both structural and electrical at various stages from conceptual design to detailed engineering designs and ensuring compliance with standards and codes.
• Coordinate with various internal and external teams, engineers, consultants, and authorities to assess the project viability and resolve technical issues for solar photovoltaic projects.
• Establish and maintain processes, standards, tools, and templates for the engineering team to deliver industry-leading designs and optimized solar photovoltaic projects.
• Review, comment and approve drawings submitted by the team
• Create and review Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Conduct site visits
• Schedule design review meetings and project kick-off meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist operations engineering and proposal teams with engineering-related questions
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, manage competing priorities and overcome obstacles to successfully meet project milestones
• Manage proposals and bid/award process
• Produce pre-conceptual designs

The offices are situated in Centurion, with the expectation of both national and international travel throughout Africa.

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