Solar PV Design Engineer - MRPIW at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Size PV strings, tables, arrays, inverters, chargers, fuses and combiner boxes and battery energy storage systems.
• Develop PV layouts for rooftop and ground mount installations.
• Size solar cables and other integration cables.
• Size earth cables and design earth grids.
• Draft methodologies and method statements.
• Apply applicable international and national standards to designs and procedures.
• Conduct simulations using tools such as PVsyst, PVsol, Homer and other design software for PV systems.
• Calculate fault levels and protection design.
• Simulate power flows and voltage drops using Software such as Etap, Easy Power.
• Design trenches and cable tray layouts.
• Develop Single Line Diagrams and schematics.
• Provide engineering & design guidance and input throughout the project lifecycle, from inception, through feasibility into construction and commissioning.
• Develop engineering design reports.
• Compile BoQ’s and prepare tender documents and project specifications.
• Adjudicate tenders and recommend preferred suppliers.
• Observe health and safety legislation and regulations as applied to design, construction and SANS compliance requirements.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams and interface with other engineering and functional disciplines.
• Engage, build relationships and earn the trust of key industry stakeholders through a display of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and systems in order to improve efficiencies and contribute to potential higher margins being achieved on projects.
• Keep up to date with new products and innovations in the solar PV industry.

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• National Diploma/BTech/BEng/BSc in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a candidate

Work experience:

• 2 years’ experience working in the renewable energies, process, and utilities industries, including project experience
• 2 years’ experience with commissioning of renewable energy projects
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance and inspections to authorize COC’s, as well as ensuring work at height permits and other requirements are met
• A natural, self-motivated and astute ability to self-manage and take responsibility for the company’s technical performance is essential
• Understanding of Solar PV systems
• Power simulation software skills
• Solid knowledge of Solar PV design and implementation
• Experienced in running projects and teams from inception to completion