- East Rand
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 75185
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Key Result Area:
POLAR SYSTEM & PROJECT DESIGN:
To lead the design of Solar Photovoltaic System Design, including building- integrated PV (BIPV) and PV-hybrid systems, as well as ensure product design that solve users' problems or address specific needs in the solar market, all the while understanding the end-user customer
Deliver cost-effective designs, meeting local regulations and industry best practice on time and with high attention to detail to ensure minimal site changes
Check/discuss modifications to electrical drawings for as-built documentation
Read specifications and do the design accordingly
Develop, define technically and economically feasible applications by performing preliminary engineering/design, project metering and measurements of critical parameters
Optimise equipment designs, including materials or services, which would result in cost reduction or improvements in operations
Assemble design drawings and documents
Perform job functions at both detailed design and preliminary proposal levels
Perform progressively independent design of complete single line electrical drawings including but not limited to LV, MV and HV AC, DC, grounding, and wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
Understand, prepare, and execute supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infra- structure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, voltage drop/power loss
Develop electrical power system designs for generation, transmission, and distribution
Develop solar concept designs (including layout, SLDs, and BoM)
Provide input into detailed design both internal and external to ensure efficient and cost-effective constructability.
Review detailed designs submission from consulting engineers.
Maintain professional and technical development goals to acquire PE certification
Participate in the development of product specifications
PROJECT SUPPORT & EXECUTION:
To provide technical and engineering support services for the successful implementation of the Solar projects
Become a participant in multidisciplinary teams to deliver all elements of solar EPC's or mini-grid installations from geotechnical, structural, earthing, solar array positioning, distribution, generation, grid integration and safety systems
Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to offer best solutions for each project
Work with internal Operations Team throughout project development and implementation.
Provide subject matter expert (SME) support and expertise to the Operations Manager and Sales Engineers and for equipment options or alternatives if required or deemed necessary
Provide technical specification and inputs to tender scope of works development
Conduct feasibility studies for both ground mounted, and roof mounted solar PV projects
Attend site visits as needed
Increased interaction with Manager and the team, external design team and information management
Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including, but not limited, to reviewing e9uipmenstUbmittals, responding to RFls, and addressing relevant regulatory comments
Interact and coordinate with inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda
Prioritise deliverables and work in a fast-paced environment
Continuously liaise with the Industrial Sales team and Operations to ensure availability of the right product at the right time
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT:
Identify and select appropriate products that are new to the industry or solar, BESS systems.
Test and evaluate the products prior to adding them as a product line
DESIGN INNOVATION:
Test or trial any new innovations, theoretical or equipment based as applies to the Solar/BESS industry
Stay abreast with current market related changes or technical innovations as applicable to the solar industry
POLAR SYSTEM & PROJECT DESIGN:
To lead the design of Solar Photovoltaic System Design, including building- integrated PV (BIPV) and PV-hybrid systems, as well as ensure product design that solve users' problems or address specific needs in the solar market, all the while understanding the end-user customer
Deliver cost-effective designs, meeting local regulations and industry best practice on time and with high attention to detail to ensure minimal site changes
Check/discuss modifications to electrical drawings for as-built documentation
Read specifications and do the design accordingly
Develop, define technically and economically feasible applications by performing preliminary engineering/design, project metering and measurements of critical parameters
Optimise equipment designs, including materials or services, which would result in cost reduction or improvements in operations
Assemble design drawings and documents
Perform job functions at both detailed design and preliminary proposal levels
Perform progressively independent design of complete single line electrical drawings including but not limited to LV, MV and HV AC, DC, grounding, and wiring diagrams, electrical site plans, and equipment layouts.
Understand, prepare, and execute supporting calculations of the PV field DC and AC collection electrical infra- structure design including but not limited to equipment, conductor, conduit, voltage drop/power loss
Develop electrical power system designs for generation, transmission, and distribution
Develop solar concept designs (including layout, SLDs, and BoM)
Provide input into detailed design both internal and external to ensure efficient and cost-effective constructability.
Review detailed designs submission from consulting engineers.
Maintain professional and technical development goals to acquire PE certification
Participate in the development of product specifications
PROJECT SUPPORT & EXECUTION:
To provide technical and engineering support services for the successful implementation of the Solar projects
Become a participant in multidisciplinary teams to deliver all elements of solar EPC's or mini-grid installations from geotechnical, structural, earthing, solar array positioning, distribution, generation, grid integration and safety systems
Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to offer best solutions for each project
Work with internal Operations Team throughout project development and implementation.
Provide subject matter expert (SME) support and expertise to the Operations Manager and Sales Engineers and for equipment options or alternatives if required or deemed necessary
Provide technical specification and inputs to tender scope of works development
Conduct feasibility studies for both ground mounted, and roof mounted solar PV projects
Attend site visits as needed
Increased interaction with Manager and the team, external design team and information management
Attend meetings with internal and external customers and provide engineering support through design and construction phases including, but not limited, to reviewing e9uipmenstUbmittals, responding to RFls, and addressing relevant regulatory comments
Interact and coordinate with inter-department staff and managers supporting their agenda
Prioritise deliverables and work in a fast-paced environment
Continuously liaise with the Industrial Sales team and Operations to ensure availability of the right product at the right time
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT:
Identify and select appropriate products that are new to the industry or solar, BESS systems.
Test and evaluate the products prior to adding them as a product line
DESIGN INNOVATION:
Test or trial any new innovations, theoretical or equipment based as applies to the Solar/BESS industry
Stay abreast with current market related changes or technical innovations as applicable to the solar industry
Candidate Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:Must have an engineering degree or Diploma in, electrical engineering, or equivalent
With at least 5 years relevant and proven experience and background in the Solar and renewable energy industry, and specifically engineering design in Solar and BESS systems.
Possesses superior organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
Previous experience working with contract regulations and the related laws is strongly preferred
Experience analysing and interpreting energy generation data, virtual PPAs, green tariffs, and wholesale energy market data.
Experience in building cross-functional relationships
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