Country
South Africa
Workplace location
CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Domain
Industrial Projects
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you would be responsible for the following: 
  • Responsible for the general day-to-day electrical engineering support to the relevant Projects, including low-voltage, medium-voltage & high-voltage, interconnection and Grid Code Compliance
  • Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
  • Support during the procurement process of Balance of Plant and Turbine Supply and Installation contractors to perform services under the EPC and O&M agreements.
  • Technical support during the preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).
  • Interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC, etc. during financial close process, construction and Grid Code compliance testing.
  • Evaluation of relevant EPC and O&M design and pricing parameters.
  • Managing the process of procuring access to transmission and grid infrastructure with Eskom or such other Governmental Authorities.
  • Provide technical input for financial close of successfully awarded projects.
  • Review of Contractor design during design review process (concept and detailed design)
  • Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
  • Liaising with BOP Contractor
  • Participation in the improvement of procedures
  • Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
  • Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
  • The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

Activities

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you would be responsible for the following: 
  • Responsible for the general day-to-day electrical engineering support to the relevant Projects, including low-voltage, medium-voltage & high-voltage, interconnection and Grid Code Compliance
  • Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
  • Support during the procurement process of Balance of Plant and Turbine Supply and Installation contractors to perform services under the EPC and O&M agreements.
  • Technical support during the preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).
  • Interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, NERSA, RETEC, etc. during financial close process, construction and Grid Code compliance testing.
  • Evaluation of relevant EPC and O&M design and pricing parameters.
  • Managing the process of procuring access to transmission and grid infrastructure with Eskom or such other Governmental Authorities.
  • Provide technical input for financial close of successfully awarded projects.
  • Review of Contractor design during design review process (concept and detailed design)
  • Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
  • Liaising with BOP Contractor
  • Participation in the improvement of procedures
  • Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
  • Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
  • The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

Candidate Profile

Ideally, as an Electrical Project Engineer you possess the following:

  • BEng/BSc/BS (Electrical)
  • 8+ years’ experience in the energy environment.
  • Strong understanding electrical and civil balance of plant EPC and O&M agreements, experience with split wind farm contracts is preferred.
  • Experienced in contract negotiation
  • Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Africa.
  • Detailed understanding of the South African Grid Code and the South African Grid Code Compliance process as well as existing relationship with Eskom, RETEC, NERSA and the Grid Operator
  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple, complex tasks.
  • Ability to analyze, manage and present data
  • Attention to detail required
  • Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
  • Commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective
  • Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion.
  • Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
  • Able to work independently and in groups
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that establish and promote effective relationships
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interest in renewable energy projects
  • Proficient in English
  • Willingness to travel and spend time on site
  •  At ease with working at heights
  • A valid Driver’s license

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.