Heavy Voltage Engineer - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
27-02-2019 8:03:01 AM
24-04-2019 8:03:01 AM
Be responsible to assist in the development and support of projects, while managing and coordinating project and design activities towards achieving technical compliance of medium and heavy voltage interconnections. Required to manage technical and contractual requirements.
Detail
Company: Well established Renewable Energy sector company
Location: Cape Town
Date Posted: 27th Feb 2019
Industry: Renewable Energy
Nationality: South Africa (OPEN)
Salary: Neg depending on experience (TBD)
Qualifications: Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Assignment: Permanent
Job Description
Assisting in the improvement and optimisation of the company’s operating system
Understanding and implementation of interconnection solutions accurately and timeously based on given information
Implementing preliminary plant and utility grid simulation models to estimate, amongst others, the size of compensation equipment
Establishing the technical base case including the specifications of the project relating to its interconnection works.
Evaluating & reviewing technical documentation and contracts whilst establishing the technical requirements to be implemented in the interconnection solutions
Work with Supply Chain Management on compilation and evaluation of RFP documents and supplier responses
Executing due diligence and investigations to conclude on technology selections where relevant for interconnection works.
Compiling, coordinating and managing the complete system design package for interconnection works which may be outsourced.
Drafting and/or approving technical schedules for various contracts related to the interconnection works.
Overseeing the detailed engineering design package / process for the interconnection works.
Implementing all relevant detailed design information identified throughout the structuring phase that will be issued for construction
Compiling PowerFactory DigSilent models to evaluate solutions for Grid Code Compliance
Managing expectations and documentation during construction
Engaging in site visits to monitor and ensure design expectations are implemented
Supporting and driving testing and commissioning activities
Ensuring effective support of operations and maintenance to resolve matters identified within the projects for improving operational and functional systems.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (Electronic/Electrical)
Understanding of substation design
4 - 7 yrs exp in electrical engineering
2 yrs project management experience
3+ yrs experience in distribution and reticulation design
Experience in AutoCAD and highly proficient in MS Office
Utility Scale PV Project design and execution experience
Able to travel internationally and overtime if required