Junior Energy Engineer (Sandton) at Growthpoint Properties

Purpose of the job:

• Support the implementation of energy efficiency and small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) solutions across Growthpoint’s property portfolio. The role contributes to the development and execution of sustainability initiatives, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring alignment and with and achievement of the sustainability division targets and goals.

Key Performance Areas:

Energy

• Support the Head of Energy and Head of Efficiency Projects in identifying and implementing energy and efficiency strategies to achieve division targets and goals.
• Assist in identifying green strategies across the Sustainability Business Unit (SBU).
• Conduct energy audits and analyze data to identify opportunities for efficiency (as part of the Efficiency Projects Business Unit) and renewable energy (as part of the Energy Business Unit) projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders develop, implement and improve sustainable energy initiatives.
• Support with the compilation of submission packs for efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
• Manage service providers and contractors to ensure successful project delivery and operations.
• Improve and Maintain Operational Excellence:
• Monitor and report, to various stakeholders, on performance of implemented initiatives (efficiency and renewable energy) by developing and maintaining existing and new systems and platforms.
• Ensure accuracy and credibility of performance reports by integrating between service providers (utility management companies, GCX, Soltrak, MyBuildings and O&M Service Providers).
• Support in the execution and management of O&M Service Level Agreements for each operational energy project.
• Ensure a complete set of as-built project documents for all projects.
• Assist in registration of clean energy projects to secure green attributes.
• Collaborate with procurement on strategic sourcing and service provider management.
• Participate in cross-functional assignments and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and service providers to support sustainability strategies.
• Assisting the ESG/reporting team and project managers with accurate reporting.

Requirements
Knowledge

• Applied knowledge of Efficiency (Water and Electricity),
• Applied knowledge of Small Scale Embedded Generators
• Foundational knowledge of Utility Tariff Structures
• Foundational knowledge of Battery Energy Storage
• Foundational knowledge of Battery Energy Storage
• Foundational knowledge of RECs and Carbon Credits.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suit (especially Excel)

Job Specific Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational abilities and accuracy
• Attention to detail

Competencies

• Goal orientated
• Must have high levels of self-motivation
• Professional team player
• Intelligent self-starter who shows initiative and has the ability to work autonomously/ with little guidance
• Flexible and adaptable with an ability to multitask
• Hard worker who works well under pressure and is deadline focused and results driven
• Assertive and tenacious
• Ability to handle criticism and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or SSEG projects is compulsory.
• Experience with energy auditing and performance analysis tools is beneficial.

Education

• B-Tech or B-Eng (i.e. Electrical or Mechanical degree) is compulsory
• ECSA registration (Candidate or Professional Engineer/Technologist) preferred
• IEPA training – Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is beneficial
• Qualification in Financial Modelling is beneficial
• Project Management qualification is beneficial