Lead Engineer RSS EPS - Midrand, South Africa - Siemens Proprietary Limited

Description

JobTitle / Role: Lead EngineerRSS EPS

Organization:Lead Country South Africa

Location:Midrand, SouthAfrica

TheBusiness

Siemens SmartInfrastructure combines the real and digital worlds across energy systems,buildings, and industries, enhancing the way people live and work andsignificantly improving efficiency and sustainability. We work together withcustomers and partners to create an ecosystem that both intuitively responds tothe needs of people and helps customers achieve their business goals. It helpsour customers to thrive, communities to progress and supports sustainabledevelopment to protect our planet for the next generation.

Role Headline

This position performs and/or leads electrical and engineering workrelated to the application planning, design, construction, operation, andmaintenance of distributed energy systems and related technology solutions. Itleads as project engineer or participates in teams working on emergingtechnologies associated with

distributed generation of various renewable fuels (solar, cogeneration,etc.); battery energy storage; grid interface technologies and protocols;microgrids and other related approaches.

Responsibilities of theRole

·Coordinates with Measurement and Verification team to monitor projectperformance and provide inputs for retro-commissioning and other energyservices.

·Participates in client meetings and presentations.

·Supports Lead PM in daily activities including providing oversight ofall subcontractors installation work and design submittals and as-builts

Qualifications andExperience

·Bachelor's in electrical engineering (Power Systemspreferred). MSEE preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered

·Minimum 10 years of experience with electricalsolutions such as, but not limited to, substation design, containerizedelectrical solutions, packaged inverters, LV and MV switchgear, MCCs, GSU andAux Transformers, Protection Systems, Generators, ISO phase bus, generatorbreakers, UPS systems, bus ducts, panel boards, switchboards, VFDs, PLCs,Lithium Ion batteries, plant controls, SCADA and related equipment

·Experience in electrical distribution engineeringand applying grid code requirements for integration of solar PV, battery energystorage, wind farms, microgrids, conventional and stand-by generation(including paralleling), and electric vehicles charging infrastructure.

·Experience and demonstrated expertise with behindthe meter or utility scale energy storage systems

·Demonstrated self-starter and strong leader withsound judgement and ability to identify and develop solutions to complexelectrical engineering problems. Ability to work independently with minimaloversight.

·Demonstrated ability to recognize, develop, andimplement methods for technology improvements.

·Experience and demonstrated ability coordinatingthe efforts of multi-discipline, multi-agency project teams to complete work.

·Exceptional communication skills with the abilityto translate complex information for non-technical audiences.

WorkingRelationships

·Report to lead PM and project Lead in the US

·Works with Energy Engineers, Performance AssuranceSpecialists, Project Managers, Sales Account Executives, Service AccountEngineer, Service Technicians, Service Fitters, Energy Operations, and NationalOperations Managers.

WorkEnvironment:

·Time will be spent at customer location which mayhave a moderate to high noise levels and regular distractions with moderatephysical requirements such as reaching, climbing, standing and bending.

·Ability to work extended hours occasionally, asrequired

Impact:

·Position is for a project specific need which is expected to last 24-28months but a well-qualified candidate will be considered for a permanentposition with the local team or a global role ahead of project completion.

Our culture:

Ourculture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challengeconvention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead thechange in our industry rather than just react to it. That is why we invite youto take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.

Thecompany's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the EmploymentEquity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equalopportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilitiesto apply.

Wecare about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR aswell as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we askyou not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create aprofile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up aprofile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us andmakes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open

Closing date 15 May 2024