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Senior Energy Engineer
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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. As one of the world's leading building design consultancies, we offer clients the innovation and technical know-how to continually deliver their projects on schedule and on budget, without compromise.
About this career opportunity.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary Energy team in our Johannesburg Office or Cape Town Office South Africa. As Arup, we pride ourselves on our extensive support network and our strength in numbers.
Due to continued business growth and increasing client demand in response to the urgent need to decarbonise the economies of South Africa and other African countries, Arup is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the delivery of energy projects.
Supporting the further growth, development and service delivery of the energy consulting team, with a focus on multi-disciplinary aspects of our projects, but also business development and project management (leading our internal teams) on PV, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, energy transition and mini/micro- grid projects. Focus on grid-connections and large-project context, structure and role-players are important. Financial acumen, with respect to energy projects and project finance is required. Knowledge of industrial processes as well as technologies for decarbonising those processes will be a distinct advantage.
Business development, client-facing, team leadership, technical skills, written skills, people skills and contractual skills are all of importance. Knowledge of project planning and management, feasibility studies, concept design development and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation - with a particular focus on photovoltaic, wind, storage, minigrids/micro-grids and grid systems will be an advantage.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people with the following skills –
- B.Eng. or BSc. in Electrical engineering, preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy and professional registration with ECSA.
- Recognisable knowledge relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- Project Management and support to lead and deliver technical advisory, owner’s engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for clients.
- Preparing and delivery of bids and proposals and writing technical reports & presentations, checking and reviewing reports, drawings and presentations by others.
- Driving the development of more junior energy team members across Arup South Africa offices, via mentoring and provision of technical and commercial guidance.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you:
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.
You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.
Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.
Different people, shared values:
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at
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#J-18808-LjbffrRenewable Energy Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.
Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.
In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.
Your main tasks will be:
- You will perform technical feasibility studies.
- You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
- You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
- You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
- You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
- You will report to clients and lenders.
- You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
- You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.
You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.
You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.
Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.
Of course, there are some non-negotiables:
- You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
- You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
- You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
- You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
- You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
- You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
- You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
- You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
- You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
- You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
- You are fluent in spoken and written English.
- You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
- You have a valid working permit in South Africa.
What gives you extra points:
- Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
- Available for short trips abroad.
- Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).
We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.
In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.
Furthermore:
- Salary in line with your level of experience
- Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
- Flexible working hours /Home office.
- An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.
>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
#J-18808-LjbffrRenewable Energy Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.
Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.
In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.
Your main tasks will be:
- You will perform technical feasibility studies.
- You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
- You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
- You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
- You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
- You will report to clients and lenders.
- You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
- You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.
You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.
You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.
Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.
Of course, there are some non-negotiables:
- You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
- You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
- You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
- You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
- You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
- You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
- You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
- You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
- You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
- You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
- You are fluent in spoken and written English.
- You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
- You have a valid working permit in South Africa.
What gives you extra points:
- Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
- Available for short trips abroad.
- Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).
We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.
Benefits
In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.
Furthermore:
- Salary in line with your level of experience
- Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
- Flexible working hours /Home office.
- An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.
>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
#J-18808-LjbffrRenewable Energy Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Play a vital role in the growth and development of the energy consulting team.
- Focus on electrical engineering aspects, with opportunities to contribute to business development, project management, and more.
- Drive the transition to sustainable energy solutions while mentoring the next generation of energy professionals across South African offices.
- B.Eng., BSc., or B. Tech in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Mechanical engineering, with experience in the renewable energy sector.
- Recognizable experience relevant to the energy sector, with specific exposure to renewable energy (Solar and/or Wind).
- Experience in the South African energy sector is an advantage.
- Market-related salary
- Pension
- Group Life
- Performance Bonus
- Package Structuring
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#J-18808-LjbffrWind Energy Engineer
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Our client is a leading renewable energy company committed to creating a sustainable future. We specialize in the development, construction, and operation of wind energy projects across the globe. With a focus on innovation and environmental stewardship, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of wind to provide clean, renewable energy to communities worldwide.
As a Wind Energy Engineer, you will play a vital role in the design, implementation, and optimisation of wind energy projects. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies to project commissioning and ongoing performance analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects and make a significant impact in the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to identify suitable locations for wind energy projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop wind farm layouts, considering factors such as wind resources, land constraints, and environmental impact.
- Perform wind resource assessments and energy production estimations using industry-standard software and tools.
- Design wind turbine foundations and support structures, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers and contractors during project construction, ensuring adherence to design specifications and safety protocols.
- Conduct performance analysis of wind farms, identifying optimisation opportunities and implementing corrective measures when necessary.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in wind energy to drive innovation and improve project efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.
- Previous experience in the wind energy industry or renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in wind resource assessment tools, such as WindPRO, WAsP, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of wind turbine design principles, including aerodynamics, structural mechanics, and electrical systems.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 61400 series, ISO 9001, ISO 14001).
- Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) software for wind farm layout design and structural analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and analyse complex data sets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused, with a commitment to deliver high-quality results within project timelines.
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To anchor our leading market position and sustain our growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Solar PV or Wind Renewable Energy Engineer with experience to join our team based in Cape Town, where you will be working with our team of experienced experts who your continuous sounding board while you serve the needs of our customers.
Your job will be versatile and dynamic: one day you will be with your boots on, inspecting a construction site when the other day you will be behind your PC screen analysing the expected yield or fine-tuning a PV design.
In this role, you will be delighting our clients (developers, IPPs, banks, investors etc.) with your projects under construction follow reporting, design and technology review, energy yield estimations for utility scale solar PV or wind projects while gradually getting trained in performing feasibility studies, either from the office or during site inspections.
Your main tasks will be:
- You will perform technical feasibility studies.
- You will manage the project and oversee its progress from start to finish.
- You will manage the project under construction and provide follow-up reporting.
- You will review contracts and overall project design, technology, and suggest potential improvements.
- You will perform the energy yield calculations using industry-recognised software tools and internal tools and processes.
- You will report to clients and lenders.
- You will perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects.
- You will interact directly with customers, written as well as verbally.
You will work within the core of our consultancy team which will give you all at hand to quickly explore the wonderful solar PV/BESS and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as an expert on a project managed by one of your colleagues and gradually you will be taking the role of project manager yourself.
You will be reporting within our Africa team which is a combination of Due Diligence experts, Owner's Engineers and Resource Assessment experts.
Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a consultant at 3E here: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is eager to learn, who can bring an open and flexible mindset and who has very strong organisational skills.
Of course, there are some non-negotiables:
- You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent through experience (Master's degree is a plus)
- You have a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experience.
- You are familiar with technical due diligence on SOLAR/BESS and/or WIND projects.
- You are familiar with reviewing and specifically experienced with PV EPC, O&M, PPA and Wind turbine contracts review (EPC, WTG supply contract, O&M, PPA) , as Lender’s/ Owner’s technical advisor.
- You have experience working with Lenders and IPP's (Independent Power Producers).
- You have experience with technical solar and/or wind turbine inspections construction monitoring.
- You have been involved in both feasibility studies and project execution phases, including technical assessments, performance analysis, and system optimization.
- You have strongoverall computer skills and the ability to learn multiple software tools.
- You have a critical mind and are able to question ideas and assumptions.
- You have very good organizational skills and are able to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, on time, budget and quality.
- You have the ability of conveying information in a clear and concise way and adapting your communication style to suit different types of audiences.
- You are fluent in spoken and written English.
- You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy.
- You have a valid working permit in South Africa.
What gives you extra points:
- Previous experience in a consultancy firm.
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Knowledge on PVsyst, AutoCAD, PVCase, WindPro, DigSilent, Homer …
- Available for short trips abroad.
- Other languages are a plus (e.g. French, Portuguese).
We will make sure you are onboarded within our team, teaching you all in-and-outs of the role.
In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people , 3E offers a unique opportunity to further develop yourself in a company/team with an ambitious growth plan, delivering innovative services.
Furthermore:
- Salary in line with your level of experience
- Salary package : laptop, medical aid allowance (R.2.959,52), phone allowance (R.763,20), 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th check (prorated, end of year)
- Flexible working hours /Home office.
- An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30 nationalities.
>> Check-out what Pablo has to say about what it means to work as a Consultant at 3E: Working as a PV Consultant at 3E
#J-18808-LjbffrRenewable energy engineer
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