Job Description
WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Renewables Engineer who will function as a technical consultant for utility-scale Solar PV and Wind Energy projects in Southern Africa and also be able to support international business as required. A commitment to registration as a candidate engineer with ECSA to obtain a PrEng registration within 1-3 years is required; however, existing professional registration with ECSA is considered advantageous. Up to 50% travel to clients, sites and manufacturers premises is envisaged. The role will require foreign travel, specifically travel within Africa.
Managing high-quality technical advisory works. Project management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil and control & instrumentation).
Provide technical input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility of the solar PV/Wind projects and integration with other electrical or generating plants as necessary.
Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements. Preparation and management of technical specifications, bills of materials, tender stage management and evaluations, negotiation and selection of Balance of Plant, Operation & Maintenance or EPC, and other supply contracts.
Technical reviews/negotiate key construction contracts for, and alongside, clients. Due diligence of solar PV projects and support Sponsor(s) and Lender(s) throughout the Financial Close process including technical liaison with legal and financial advisors.
Risk management, including construction, operational, and financial risk as well as internal WSP risk management. Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenues.
Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
Mentor and supervise junior engineers including reviewing, checking, and approving the work output of junior engineers.
Drive and participate in business development in defining and deploying the sales strategy, selecting target markets and clients, and in scoping and pricing of services, with particular focus on the South African and regional markets such as Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Prepare and manage proposals for client projects such as Due Diligence, Technical Advisory Services, Owner’s Engineering, Lenders Technical Advisor, and other service offerings, and provide inputs for the WSP internal governance process.
Manage existing and new customer relationships through efficient client and account management; and Attend internal and external meetings and represent WSP in a suitable fashion according to the company principles at all times.
Maintaining relationships with internal divisions, external contractors, and clients.
Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.