Senior Engineer - Solar

WSP South Africa is seeking an experienced and passionate Contracts Engineer / Senior Engineer – Renewable Energy to serve as a technical consultant for utility-scale Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and Wind Energy projects across Africa, while also supporting international renewable energy assignments as required. The successful candidate will lead and support renewable energy advisory, technical due diligence, asset performance management, and techno-commercial evaluation activities for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and wind projects. The role encompasses conducting technical and commercial risk assessments, supporting investment and acquisition decisions, optimizing portfolio performance, managing stakeholder and contractual interfaces, and ensuring compliance with performance guarantees and project obligations. The candidate will be expected to provide independent technical advice throughout the project lifecycle, delivering operational and commercial value to clients, investors, lenders, and project developers. The position will require periodic international travel, with a particular focus on projects located across Africa. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: B.Eng or BTech Engineering (Preference EEE, ECE/Mech) 4-8 years experience in Renewable energy, solar PV and wind experience is considered very advantageous. A Mix of South African experience (REIPPP) and regional overseas experience is also preferred. In-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding solar PV/BESS/Wind turbine technologies including emerging technologies in the international renewable energy market. Renewable Energy contracts exposure (i.e EPC, PPA, O&M, and TSIA etc) Exposure to contractor management approach Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers, and banks. Proven experience in business development. Knowledge of various solar PV applications (utility-scale, ground-mounted, building-mounted, fixed tilt, single-axis, and multi-axis tracking). Knowledge of various BESS and Wind applications International solar PV project development and delivery experience. Experience covering a range of solar PV plant lifecycle delivery (including feasibility and development engineering, construction monitoring, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and operational monitoring/inspections) Knowledge of solar PV plant designs, Energy Yield Assessment, layouts, and connection interfaces. ECSA registration or country equivalent. Key Areas of Expertise Renewable Energy Advisory Technical Due Diligence Solar PV, BESS & Wind Energy Asset Performance Management Techno-Commercial Evaluation Portfolio Optimization Risk Assessment & Mitigation Contract & Stakeholder Management Performance Guarantees & Acceptance Testing Investment and Acquisition Support Reliability Improvement & Operational Excellence Business Development & Client Advisory KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS: Minimum 4-8 years of postgraduate experience, preferably in the renewable industry. Ability to work within a team of engineers. Good communication skills Good technical report writing skills Ability to manage time, quality and effort in order to deliver a quality product within time and cost constraints. Ability to coordinate and manage projects Ability to work under pressure Must be able to function independently BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.