Overview:
SOLINK is looking for an experienced solar Project Engineer to manage the project development, feasibility and procurement processes of renewable energy projects on behalf of SOLINK’s clients across all sectors of the market. The position will be based in Sandton, Johannesburg with travel across parts of South Africa expected.
About Us/ Company Description:
SOLINK is a specialised renewable energy advisory and project facilitator that makes the purchasing of renewable energy systems, whether through financed options or direct capital investment, as simple, efficient, and risk-free for the client as possible. SOLINK has extensive knowledge of all the major suppliers in the market, the latest technologies, current legislation, and legal requirements, as well as system construction and financing costs. SOLINK develops the project, assess the business case, structures and runs the procurement process, manages the legal contracts required to appoint suppliers, oversee the project construction, and once constructed can independently monitor a system’s performance to ensure optimal outputs in line with the agreed energy guarantees.
SOLINK is a dynamic and young company with large ambitions to have a positive impact on the renewable energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role provides the candidate an opportunity to fulfil a role in a rapidly growing company with large potential.
Purpose of the position
The purpose of SOLINK’s Project Engineer is to manage and coordinate site assessments, project development items, detailed feasibility and procurement processes of renewable energy projects on behalf of SOLINK’s clients. This role will include regular client engagements, project feasibility modelling and management of procurement processes from development of tender documentation through to project award.
The candidate must be a problem solver and solution finder with drive to seek continuous improvement. This position will help drive the company forward and towards achieving its vision.
What you will be doing:
● Managing renewable energy project development across multiple sites including:
○ Understanding site conditions and information gathering
○ Client requirements and objectives
○ Business case assessments through financial and yield modelling
○ Project permitting and technical due diligence
○ Reporting and client engagement
○ Greenfield solar PV and battery project development
● Arranging and running project meetings with multiple project stakeholders, distributing agendas and taking meeting minutes
● Managing procurement process:
○ Development of tender documentation
○ Liaising with EPCs/ IPP’s on tender requirements
○ Tender adjudication and reporting
● Ad hoc technical and commercial project analyses
● Interface with SOLINK Construction Management and operations departments
● Developing and refining SOLINK’s Procurement department’s scope and tools
Minimum Requirements:
● Required
○ Technical qualification (B/Bsc Eng – Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic)
○ Minimum 1.5 years of solar PV project engineering experience at a Solar EPC or advisor in the South African C&I embedded generation market
○ Good understanding of financial drivers and metrics of renewable energy systems
○ Valid driver’s licence
○ Excellent communication and organisational skills
● Beneficial
○ Financial modelling experience
○ Deep understanding of renewable energy project development tasks
○ Project management qualification
○ Solar PV draughting or design experience
○ Familiar with Google Workspace