Overview
Senior Energy Engineer Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Arup
About this career opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Consultant to join our multi‑disciplinary Energy team in our Johannesburg Office or Cape Town Office South Africa. Due to continued business growth and increasing client demand in response to the urgent need to decarbonise the economies of South Africa and other African countries, Arup is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the delivery of energy projects.
Supporting the further growth, development and service delivery of the energy consulting team, with a focus on multi‑disciplinary aspects of our projects, but also business development and project management (leading our internal teams) on PV, wind, battery storage, green hydrogen, energy transition and mini/micro‑grid projects. Focus on grid‑connections and large‑project context, structure and role‑players are important. Financial acumen, with respect to energy projects and project finance is required.
Knowledge of industrial processes as well as technologies for decarbonising those processes will be a distinct advantage.
Business development, client‑facing, team leadership, technical skills, written skills, people skills and contractual skills are all of importance. Knowledge of project planning and management, feasibility studies, concept design development and preparation of technical specifications and tender documentation – with a particular focus on photovoltaic, wind, storage, minigrids/micro‑grids and grid systems will be an advantage.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people with the following skills:
- B.Eng. or BSc. in Electrical engineering, preferably with a further qualification in renewable energy and professional registration with ECSA.
- Recognisable knowledge relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- Project Management and support to lead and deliver technical advisory, owner’s engineer and design services within the renewable energy sector for clients.
- Preparing and delivery of bids and proposals and writing technical reports & presentations, checking and reviewing reports, drawings and presentations by others.
- Driving the development of more junior energy team members across Arup South Africa offices, via mentoring and provision of technical and commercial guidance.
What we offer you
Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover; as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by Our Values
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, please let us know.
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Title: Senior Energy Engineer
Company: Arup
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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