Graduate Renewable Energy Engineer

Position: Graduate Renewable Energy Engineer
Department: Assets Team
Location/ Office: Tyger Waterfront, Cape Town
Work Model: In-Office
Remuneration Bracket: Market related

Company & Job Overview

The Company
NOA is an integrated renewable energy independent power producer, established to provide its customers with innovative and flexible solutions on their journey towards ‘Net Zero’ emissions and low-cost clean energy – by wheeling the energy generated by utility scale solar and wind generation facilities, augmented by battery energy storage systems.

Innovation, Trust, Proactivity and Responsibility are the core values of our Organization. We are always looking for different perspectives, ideas and point of views. We are a people and client focused Company and we work to empower all our colleagues through development programs and lifelong learning.

The Role
This role is for a graduate electrical engineer to focus on renewable energy projects. Due to the dynamics of the renewable energy sector, flexibility of the team needs, the job comes with many growth opportunities. There is the opportunity for experience and development in order to register with ECSA. You will work within the core of projects team with a focus on renewable energy projects. This will provide you the opportunity to PV and/or wind energy world. At first, you will work as a trainee with the expectation to move into project engineering or project management after obtaining the necessary experience. You will be working with qualified Engineers (ECSA), designers and project managers.

Key Responsibilities: Dependent on Project Phase

Engineer in Training Role

• Support the project manager in coordination and submission of all project related documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide Design and Design approval assistance for the electrical balance of plant works
• Assist management of site works by conducting site visits with the project manager/engineer
• Assist in the coordination and management of Factory and Site Acceptance Tests together with the project manager and engineer
• Assist in finalization of project as-built documentation
• Assist in the basic design process of the MV reticulation network and associated substation and Eskom Grid connection works
• Assist with grid code compliance and RETEC testing
• Provide project tender assistance during project development

Position Specific Requirements

Minimum qualification/experience required

• BSc Electrical/Mechanical Engineer – Graduate or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Other skills (not compulsory) – knowledge of DigSilent, Autocad, MS Projects

Behavioural Competencies / Performance Drivers

• Growth mindset and excellent coordination skills
• Proactive attitude with the ability to check and manage documents according to the client requirements
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Self-motivated, flexible and demonstrates initiative and
• Ability to work in time constrained situations and follow tight deadlines
• You have a high sense of responsibility, professional attitude and quality focus.
• You have an affinity and interest for everything related to renewable energy
• Availability to travel locally and internationally when required

To apply for the role, email your resume to careers@noagroup.africa together with a cover letter that highlights your relevant qualifications, work experience and achievements that make you an ideal fit for the role, and what motivates you to join the NOA mission.