Senior Renewable Energy Engineer focusing on solar and wind consultancy projects. Overseeing technical due diligence and ensuring project delivery from feasibility to operational monitoring.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage technical due diligence assignments, advising clients through the financial close phase.
Assess and mitigate technical risks across project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
Coordinate with legal, insurance, and financial advisors to ensure comprehensive project evaluations.
Review and negotiate key contracts (e.g., EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine Generator Supply agreements) for both solar and wind projects.
Oversee project feasibility studies, providing detailed technical input from preliminary assessments to full economic analysis.
Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with design specifications and best practices.
Manage EPC and O&M tender preparations, participate in contract negotiations, and guide clients through the award process.
Conduct on-site project acceptance testing and commissioning, collaborating with contractors to resolve issues and ensure project milestones are met.
Oversee project operations, supporting clients during the operational period to optimize performance and ensure long-term asset integrity.
Conduct thorough technical reviews of project permits, designs, and resource assessments.
Lead and document technical inspections during construction and commissioning phases.
Propose strategies for risk mitigation, drawing on comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycles.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with specialized training or experience in renewable energy (wind and/or solar).
Minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, with at least 3-5 years in wind and/or solar consultancy.
In-depth experience as both a Lender's and Owner's Technical Advisor, handling technical due diligence, particularly in PV EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine contracts.
Proven ability to manage and execute Owner's Engineer responsibilities, including design review, project management, and technical advisory throughout the development, construction, and operational phases.
Hands-on experience with construction monitoring and inspections, guiding clients through the construction process to ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project goals.
Competency in reviewing and overseeing acceptance testing and commissioning activities performed by contractors.
Familiarity with feasibility studies and resource assessments for solar and wind projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to assess technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support both TDD and OE functions across CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
Excellent project management skills, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing timelines, and aligning project deliverables with client expectations.
Proficient in technical software tools relevant to both TDD and OE roles.
High level of organization, capable of managing complex, concurrent projects while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule targets.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly.
Willingness to travel for short assignments across Africa, as required.
Fluent in spoken and written English. French and/or Portuguese language skills are advantageous.
Benefits
Salary in line with your level of experience.
Salary package: laptop, medical aid allowance, phone allowance, 18 leave days (24 after 1 year of service), 13th month (end of year bonus).
Flexible working /Home office.
An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of more than 37 nationalities.
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