Senior Renewable Engineer - Greater Bengaluru Area, India - WSP in India

Description

Senior Renewable Engineer - Wind

WSP iCRC is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Renewables Engineer who will function as a senior technical consultant for utility-scale (5MW+) Wind Energy projects in Southern Africa and also be able to support the international business as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical

Managing high-quality quality technical advisory works.

Project management and interfacing between engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil and control & instrumentation);

Provide technical input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility of the Wind projects and integration with other electrical or generating plants as necessary.

Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements.

Energy yield and resource assessments

Site layouts and optimisation, concept design and feasibility studies

Technical due diligence for Merger and Acquisition (M&A) transactions

Wind data analysis, self and cross-prediction analysis

Optimize wind farm layout with different turbine configurations.

Energy gap analysis

Farm level noise and shadow assessment

Preparing and compiling detailed reports on site suitability which review the feasibility of site.

Perform wind and site statistical modelling and analyses

Preparation and management of technical specifications, bills of materials, tender stage management and evaluations, negotiation and selection of Balance of Plant, Operation & Maintenance or EPC, and other supply contracts.

Technical reviews/negotiate key construction contracts for, and alongside, clients.

Due diligence of solar PV projects and support Sponsor(s) and Lender(s) throughout the Financial Close process including technical liaison with legal and financial advisors.

Risk management, including construction, operational, and financial risk as well as internal WSP risk management.

Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenues.

Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and

Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.

Mentor and supervise junior engineers including reviewing, checking, and approving the work output of junior engineers.

Health and Safety

Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.

Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.

Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

BTech Engineering (Elect or Mech)

7+ years' experience in Wind Technology considered very advantageous. A Mix of South African experience (REIPPP) and regional overseas experience is also preferred.

In-depth knowledge and field expertise regarding Wind Turbine technologies including emerging technologies in the international renewable energy market.

Technical advisory experience towards investors, project developers, and banks.

Proven experience in business development.

Experience in the delivery of wind analysis scopes of work on utility scale projects, in particular calculation of energy yield assessment and the assessment of technical losses

Familiarity with WindPro, Meteodyn and WAsP

The ability to clearly convey technical information, in written form and verbally, to non-technical audiences.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

Minimum 7+ years' experience in the renewable energy field.

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.