Senior Electrical Engineer at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position


Currently we are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - Improving our future.
As our Senior Electrical Engineer, you will support the Senior Engineering team members by managing or leading assigned tasks and design activities to ensure the delivery of technically compliant projects. Additionally, you will assist in ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are considered and implemented, facilitating the successful completion of projects.
Furthermore, you will contribute to the development and operational aspects of projects by managing or leading technical assessments, investigations, due diligence studies, and design activities in support of the senior engineering team.


Main responsibilities

Support to Structuring Phase of projects


Support in the development and establishment the technical base case and specifications of the project
Review and evaluate technical documentation and contracts (PPA, Grid Code, Connection Agreement, etc.)
Support Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
Support in tasks assigned to manage, coordinate and compile the complete system design package
Support in management, coordination and review the detailed engineering design package/process
Ensure that all relevant design information identified throughout the structuring phase is implemented in the detailed designs issued for construction


Support to Projects in Delivery/Execution


Ensure detailed engineering is implemented from the design stage
Review design change request or proposals in the event of deviations
Conduct site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
Support and drive testing and commissioning activities towards Commercial Operation Date Support in project close


Qualifications and Competencies


Degree in Electrical / Electronical Engineering
Degree in Electromechanical Engineering organisation
5+ years electrical / electromechanical engineering experience
1+ years renewable energy experience
1+ years project environment experience
1+ years distribution and reticulation design experience
Experience in PVSyst modelling
Experience in AutoCAD
Experience in Weather data sets (MN7, SolarGIS)
Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and execution


Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees' terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:


Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude