3E

Senior Renewable Energy Engineer

3E

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cape Town • South Africa

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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 Owner's Technical Advisor, handling technical due diligence, particularly in PV EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine contracts.
  • Proven ability to manage and execute Owner's Engineer responsibilities, including design review, project management, and technical advisory throughout the development, construction, and operational phases.
  • Hands-on experience with construction monitoring and inspections, guiding clients through the construction process to ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project goals.
  • Competency in reviewing and overseeing acceptance testing and commissioning activities performed by contractors.
  • Familiarity with feasibility studies and resource assessments for solar and wind projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to assess technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support both TDD and OE functions across CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
  • Excellent project management skills, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing timelines, and aligning project deliverables with client expectations.
  • Proficient in technical software tools relevant to both TDD and OE roles.
  • High level of organization, capable of managing complex, concurrent projects while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule targets.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly.
  • Willingness to travel for short assignments across Africa, as required.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English. French and/or Portuguese language skills are advantageous.
Benefits
  • Salary in line with your level of experience.
  • Salary package: laptop, medical aid allowance, phone allowance, 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th month (end of year bonus).
  • Flexible working /Home office.
  • An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of more than 37 nationalities.
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical due diligencerisk assessmentproject feasibility studiesconstruction monitoringacceptance testingcommissioningdesign reviewproject managementtechnical advisoryresource assessments
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsproject management skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication abilities
Certifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering