solar EngineerPSD Energy

Accountability Statement (purpose of the position)
As the Solar Engineer you will be responsible for the technical aspects of delivering renewable energy projects. Your duties will include project management as well as detailed and conceptual design by evaluating client, local and national requirements.
Responsibilities
The role as Solar Engineer for PSD Energy will involve, but not be limited to, the following:
› Preparation of detailed designs for Solar farms and Battery energy storage systems; › Preparation of detailed and conceptual engineering designs, bill of quantities and reports for tenderingand review;
› DC Detailed design during execution of the projects;
› Review of selected equipment for due diligence and compliance purposes; › Preparation of reports in support of the design and tendering processes;
› Supporting installation teams with clarifications, RFI's and fault finding;
› On site verifications of installations according to specifications and designs; › Management and execution of technical and design components of existing projects and bids under preparation;
› Manage projects in the specialist field of expertise;
› Carry out system studies and power system analysis using appropriate software tools.
› Assistance with business development in the field of electrical infrastructure for utilities, industrial consumers;
› Timely execution and preparation(AutoCAD) of designs and design verification of existing projects;
› Timely preparation of tender designs with costing advice;
› Doing audits on existing installations;
› Adherence to project budgets for design and execution;
› Controlling the flow of information and documentation between the Company and Clients, Suppliers and other related third parties;
› Adhere to the requirements of the Company Quality Management System and ensuring that projects are managed and completed to the required quality standards;
› Maintaining an accurate filing administration system in relation to project design documentation and drawings;
› Maintaining and updating the design office technical library; and
› Monitor work environment for hazards; actively participate in WHS programs; utilise appropriate equipment in a safe manner; conform to reasonable instructions regarding health and safety and; participate in workplace safety audits by:
» Contributing to the provision of a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
» Identifying, reporting and recording hazards.
» Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times.
» Comply with requirements of Safe Working Procedures.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
The Solar Engineer will require the following skills and attributes:
› Suitable tertiary education in electrical engineering to degree and a minimum 3 years' experience;
› A working knowledge of primary electrical plant, protection systems as well as SCADA systems;
› A working knowledge of the civil and mechanical engineering aspects of substations, solar farms and overhead power lines;
› Ability to do energy yield simulations using PVSyst and HOMER, as applicable;
› Ability to deliver timely execution of tasks under time and technical constraints;
› Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-cultural team;
› Proficiency in AutoCAD, PVcase, and Helioscope etc; and
› Good people and communication skills and an ability to interact with internal and external parties.