Industrial Engineer Graduate Intern at Next Renewable Generation

Requirements:

•  B.Sc (Eng) / B.Eng in Industrial Engineering
•  Previous exposure or focus on solar energy and or renewables will be highly advantageous.
•  Excellent Communication skills
•  Own transport

The position will be based in Sandton, Johannesburg, (making some allowance for virtual work) with intermittent local travel within Gauteng to client’s sites. Own vehicle with driver’s license necessary. No two days will be the same, and there will be massive opportunity for growth in many areas. As part of a growing team you will be able to develop into a responsible, capable, driven, and integral member of the team.

Job Profile:
The graduate will form part of the Project Development team and report to the Senior Project Manager for project development.

The role could include but not be limited to:

•  Support, plan and manage project development activities for energy efficiency and generation projects. This may include but is not limited to the preparation of proposals, tender submissions, and costing estimates.
•  Conduct site assessments for the development of energy and water saving projects.
•  Assist with the analysis of energy and water usage.
•  Support the coordination and management of suppliers and contractors for energy & water projects.
•  Assist with PV simulation studies to support the development of PV projects.
•  Provide support and input during energy & water measurement and audit engagements.
•  Provide support and execute the installation of energy meters during energy measurement and audit engagements.
•  Support and or manage the analysis of data collected during energy & water measurements and audit engagements.
•  Assist with report writing of energy & water measurement and audit projects.
•  Support the continuous improvement of the Company through doing research on new technology, software tools, technical engineering capability and project management processes.
•  Perform or oversee analyses to optimize site layouts and equipment selection to maximize performance and minimize lifecycle costs for energy and water projects.
•  Support the activities of designers, consultants, and contractors to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises, and resolve conflicts for projects.
•  Support the Project Development team through the ongoing search for improved system cost and performance by contributing to evaluations of new technologies, systems, and components, and be versed in emerging regulations, technologies, and techniques in the sustainability & clean energy industry.