Project Engineer

The Role

 To manage and drive the wind modelling and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) components of wind farm development. From project inception through to commencement of construction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide wind turbine layouts and energy estimates as requested by project managers and the executive for all projects across the portfolio.
• Work with lenders advisors to ensure that wind data and energy numbers are bankable and acceptable to lenders.
• Site visits to assess proposed turbine and monitoring locations
• Plan and coordinate on-site services such as monitoring campaigns, geotechnical and other engineering activities
• Assist with work required for development approvals (noise assessments, visual impact, mapping, wind turbine layouts etc)
• Manage the monitoring equipment on site (checking for equipment failure and organising maintenance)
• GIS support/mapping for the regions
• Provide other support for the development team as requested
• Undertake BESS modelling and hybrid project sizing.

Essential Skills

• Displays high ethical standards by Seriti Green safety, personnel, and community values
• Proven ability to achieve desired outcomes in a collaborative style
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• An ability to think and act logically on required tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated administration skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Innovative mindset and ability to adapt to change
• Self-starter who can thrive in autonomous settings

Education & Experience

• Relevant Degree level qualification in Engineering (B.Eng or BSc(Eng))
• 3 years experience in generating wind energy assessment is required.
• Experience in modelling and optimizing BESS systems is preferrable.
• GIS capability advantageous
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel & Python)
• Frequent travel to site
• Requirement to be flexible with working hours to accommodate stakeholder availability and travel requirements
• Developing systems and processes such that Seriti Green continually improves

Competencies & Attributes

• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity
• High attention to accuracy; cost conscious
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically in order to maximize opportunities for the business
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of differently levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations
• Team player
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve

Employment Package Outline:

Salary:

Market Related

Benefits:

Employee Assistant Programme

Group Risk Insurance Cover

Medical Aid

Professional Development Opportunities

Retirement Contribution

Rewards:

Short Term Incentive

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