Candidate Profile

Ideally, as an Electrical Project Engineer you possess the following:

• BEng/BSc/BS (Electrical)
• 8+ years' experience in the energy environment.
• Strong understanding electrical and civil balance of plant EPC and O&M agreements, experience with split wind farm contracts is preferred.
• Experienced in contract negotiation
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Africa.
• Detailed understanding of the South African Grid Code and the South African Grid Code Compliance process as well as existing relationship with Eskom, RETEC, NERSA and the Grid Operator
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple, complex tasks.
• Ability to analyze, manage and present data
• Attention to detail required
• Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
• Commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills that establish and promote effective relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• At ease with working at heights
• A valid Driver's license

Activities

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you would be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day electrical engineering support to the relevant Projects, including low-voltage, medium-voltage & high-voltage, interconnection and Grid Code Compliance
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of Balance of Plant and Turbine Supply and Installation contractors to perform services under the EPC and O&M agreements.
• Technical support during the preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).
• Interfacing with owner's engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC, etc. during financial close process, construction and Grid Code compliance testing.
• Evaluation of relevant EPC and O&M design and pricing parameters.
• Managing the process of procuring access to transmission and grid infrastructure with Eskom or such other Governmental Authorities.
• Provide technical input for financial close of successfully awarded projects.
• Review of Contractor design during design review process (concept and detailed design)
• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Liaising with BOP Contractor
• Participation in the improvement of procedures
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects' objectives and priorities.

Context & Environment

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you would be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day electrical engineering support to the relevant Projects, including low-voltage, medium-voltage & high-voltage, interconnection and Grid Code Compliance
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of Balance of Plant and Turbine Supply and Installation contractors to perform services under the EPC and O&M agreements.
• Technical support during the preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).
• Interfacing with owner's engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC, etc. during financial close process, construction and Grid Code compliance testing.
• Evaluation of relevant EPC and O&M design and pricing parameters.
• Managing the process of procuring access to transmission and grid infrastructure with Eskom or such other Governmental Authorities.
• Provide technical input for financial close of successfully awarded projects.
• Review of Contractor design during design review process (concept and detailed design)
• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Liaising with BOP Contractor
• Participation in the improvement of procedures
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects' objectives and priorities.

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