TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Energy Design Engineer

Arup

Job Description

We are recruiting a Senior Energy Design Consultant to join our multi disciplinary Energy team in Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa. The role focuses on project delivery and client facing responsibilities, including design, feasibility and project management for photovoltaic, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, energy transition and mini/micro grid projects with an emphasis on grid connections and large project contexts.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage technical advisory and owner's engineering services within the renewable energy sector.
  • Prepare and deliver bids, proposals and technical reports for clients.
  • Prepare and manage proposals such as due diligence, technical advisory services, owner's engineering, lender's technical advisor and other service offerings.
  • Develop and mentor junior team members across South Africa offices.
  • Participate in business development and client relationships.
  • Provide financial acumen for energy projects and project finance.
  • Support project planning, feasibility studies, concept design and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation.
Requirements
  • B.Eng. or BSc. in Electrical Engineering with additional qualification in renewable energy preferred.
  • Professional registration with ECSA.
  • Recognisable experience in the energy sector, especially renewable energy and decarbonisation exposure.
  • Project management experience delivering design services in renewable energy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, contractual and people skills.
  • Knowledge of industrial processes and decarbonisation technologies advantageous.
  • Financial understanding of energy projects and project finance.
Benefits
  • Competitive guaranteed annual salary package.
  • Medical aid and hospital gap cover.
  • Provident fund for retirement savings.
  • Life insurance and income protection.
  • Profit sharing programme.
  • Ongoing training and learning opportunities.
Equality and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. All applicants will receive reasonable adjustments as required.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R31,234/month
R21,289 to R37,797/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Management of Personnel Resources Monitoring Time Management Reading Comprehension
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