Electrical Engineer SA at Mainstream Renewable Power

Summary Of Role
As an Electrical Engineer, you will provide engineering support during the design, pre-construction, construction, and energisation phases of Mainstream Renewable Energy, REIPPPP and Bi-lateral project portfolio.

What You Will Do

• Conceptual design for renewable energy power plants, including utility interfaces
• Preparation of technical specifications & referencing to the company’s engineering requirements on a regular basis (regular contracts review).
• Design review.
• Quality monitoring and regular review during the construction phase, updating of the quality comments database (Microsoft Excel).
• Supporting the Operations Team on Utility interactions
• Support the Grid Manager with grid connection, energisation, and Matrix / Handover documentation.
• Assist the Construction team on engineering issues and partake in construction team meetings and events, as required
• Technical meetings during the various phases of the projects assisting in development, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Interfacing the Mainstream Partners and other stake holders on technical matters
• Interfacing with and managing external consultants and contractors.

What We Require

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-years of experience in either Network Planning, Network Operations, Control Plant, or other related Utility experience.
• Be flexible in terms of working and travel arrangements.
• Regular national travel and international travel will be required as part of the job (driving licence Code B essential, no criminal record or past infringements, no previous Visa rejections).
• Have excellent communication, writing and people skills.
• Be comfortable to both host and partake in technical Engineering meetings and to give presentations to the rest of the company.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows.
• Fluent in the English language (written and spoken).

Preference will be given to Candidates that have the following Experience:

• Understanding of wind turbine/solar PV technologies
• Knowledge of wind farm/solar farm design.
• Knowledge of the national HSE and Electrical Standards of South Africa.
• Knowledge of Utility Connections and protection.
• Knowledge of applicable Grid Codes.
• Knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, dynamic simulation software).