Copper Quail | Full time
Wind Engineer
Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 01/24/2024
Job Information
- Date Opened 01/24/2024
- Job Type Full time
- Industry Renewable Energy
- City Cape Town
- State/Province Western Cape
- Country South Africa
- Zip/Postal Code 7100
About Us
Copper Quail Global is your Human Capital Solutions Partner, with over 15 years of experience working across Africa. We are Recruitment Advisors specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Employment and Training.
We have dedicated divisions and teams of industry experts that specialize in expatriate, diaspora and local recruitment across Africa, making Copper Quail the perfect partner of choice when choosing the right consultancy to partner with.
Job Description
We Are Hiring: Wind Energy Resource Engineer for a Leading Renewable Energy Firm
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Join Our Pioneering Engineering Team in the Renewable Energy Sector!
About the Role:
Join our dynamic team as a Wind Energy Resource Engineer. In this crucial role, you will provide technical expertise to our engineering and construction divisions, focusing on wind data analysis, site assessment, resource evaluation, and wind farm design and optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and implement meteorological data measurement campaigns.
Configure and select meteorological sensors and data loggers.
Oversee the installation, validation, and maintenance of meteorological equipment.
Manage data collection and quality assurance, including incident detection and fault analysis.
Contribute to site prospecting, energy predictions, and due diligence for site acquisitions.
Develop detailed and optimized wind farm layout designs.
Ensure turbine performance and compliance with industry standards.
Qualifications:
Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Proficient in wind farm analysis software and MS Office.
Knowledge of drafting and mapping software is advantageous.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the renewable energy sector.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required
Requirements
Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
Proficient in wind farm analysis software and MS Office.
Knowledge of drafting and mapping software is advantageous.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role within the renewable energy sector.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required