Careers

Senior Electrical Engineer - Advisory Services

Cape Town

31 August 2012

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The Role

Depending on the skills and experience of the individual, duties will include:

•  Keep up to date with the latest regulatory regime in various markets regarding the issuance and acceptance of connection agreements;
• Review and understand proposed policy changes with regard to grid regulations and impact on the wind industry ;
• Develop good working relationships with the various decision makers within the relevant utilities and regulatory bodies;
• Learn and understand regulatory aspects of other markets as and when Wind Prospect works in them;
• Undertake technical and regulatory reviews of grid connections for projects at different stages of development in the above countries;
• Undertake reviews of wind turbine compliance with connection conditions;
• Undertake detailed technical and commercial reviews of electrical construction contracts for wind farms;
• Undertake feasibility studies for possible grid connection options;
• Undertake technical and commercial reviews of electrical construction contracts for wind farms;
•  Assist with turbine supply contract specification and review;
• Provide technical, commercial and regulatory assistance to other Wind Prospect business streams as requested during wind farm project inception, development, construction and operation;
• Prepare and submit connection applications.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with key clients;
• Meeting with clients to discuss grid connection options and methodologies for wind farm projects in the development stage;
• Developing business contacts and opportunities for Wind Prospect in South Africa;
• Seeking opportunities to submit tenders for work in South Africa on behalf of Wind Prospect.

The Candidate

Electrical engineer educated to Bachelor’s degree level or higher;

• 8-9 year’s relevant experience
• Knowledge and understanding of grid regulation in South Africa;
• Have a detailed understanding of the grid code and distribution code in South Africa and be able to transpose this understanding to other countries;
• Have a detailed understanding of the technical requirements for wind power projects operating on the distribution & transmission systems in South Africa;
• Experience in electrical design and electrical construction contracts for wind farms;
• Knowledge of turbine technology;
• Understanding of wind farm development pre-construction, construction and operation;
• Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills;
• Organised, thorough and diligent;
• Fluency in multiple languages would also be advantageous;
• Willingness to travel
• Full driving licence.

The Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

How To Apply

Send CV and covering letter stating current employment package by email to sa-careers@windprospect.com, using the Position Reference in the Subject line of this email.