Senior Renewable Engineer

Gibb · South Africa

Posted 18 August 2026

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Job Requirements Qualifications: BSc/Eng/BTech in Electrical Engineering Professionally Registered (ECSA) or candidate (presently receiving registration) Experience: Minimum 5 to 10 years of proven experience in the electrical engineering and renewable energy consulting industry, with a demonstrated track record in the successful development and delivery of utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects. Extensive experience in the design, engineering, development, and execution of Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hybrid Energy Systems, and associated electrical infrastructure. Proven experience managing projects through the complete project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, technical due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, commercial operation date (COD), and operational support. Strong experience in MV, HV, and EHV electrical systems, including substations, transmission and distribution networks, protection systems, grid interconnections, and electrical balance of plant (eBoP) infrastructure. Demonstrated experience performing and leading: Renewable energy feasibility studies Energy yield assessments Grid integration studies Power system studies Electrical network modelling Technology evaluations Technical and commercial due diligence assessments Advanced proficiency in industry-standard engineering software, including: PVSyst DIgSILENT PowerFactory AutoCAD MS Project contract administration, site management, energy projects. The candidate should have demonstrable experience in several of the following: Utility-scale Solar PV projects (>10 MW) Wind Energy projects Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Hybrid renewable energy systems Grid connection and wheeling projects Embedded generation projects Mining and industrial power supply systems Transmission and distribution infrastructure Core Competencies o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel). o Proficient with Microsoft Project. o Experience with project management. o Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. o Familiarity with health and safety regulations and environmental practices. o Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. o The ability to work with multiple disciplines of projects. o The ability to work across multiple projects in parallel. o Excellent organisational, time management, leadership and decision-making skills. o Strong written and verbal communication. o Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards and best practices. o The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines. o Experience in plant design & integration, project management and strategic business acumen, interpret and understand specifications and contracts. o Engineering design skills, technical problem-solving skills, analytical skills, cost analysis skills, presentation skills, o Technical report writing (including proposal development) o Business development and client interfaces Additional Competencies o Good communications skills o Good presentation skills o Self-confidence in the working environment o Strong leadership trademarks

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