# Renewable Energy Engineer

Our client operates in the utility-scale renewable energy sector, with a portfolio spanning solar PV, wind and battery energy storage projects. Further details will be shared during a confidential discussion. Duties & Responsibilities Renewable Energy Engineer - 2IC to Head of Technical Location: Johannesburg We are seeking a Renewable Energy Engineer to act as second-in-command to the Head of Technical, providing technical input and leadership across utility-scale solar PV, wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility and design reviews through to construction oversight, commissioning and operational problem-solving. Working alongside a hands-on Head of Technical, you will support EPC contracts and tenders, construction design reviews, grid connection processes, development strategy and plant performance investigations. This opportunity suits an engineer with strong experience in one area who wants to broaden their expertise and develop towards a Head of Technical role over time. Key Responsibilities Act as second-in-command to the Head of Technical, deputising on technical matters across the proj

- **Id**: 3945193
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/smart4-energy-renewable-energy-engineer>
- **Role**: Energy
- **Role family**: Energy
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Johannesburg, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-02T08:54:54Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-02T08:54:54Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Days open**: 8
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 3608
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Benefits**: Continuous learning
- **Relocation offered**: no
- **Industries**: Recruiting & Staffing, IT Staffing & Staff Augmentation

## Company

- **Id**: 4503886
- **Name**: Smart4 Energy
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/smart4-energy-an-ngage-talent-business>
- **Is staffing agency**: no
- **Employer type**: direct
- **Is intermediary**: no

## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 8

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-08T18:59:55Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 86
- **Band**: hot
- **Label**: Hiring now
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.86
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 7
- **Expected fill days**: 25
- **Reasons**: seen:7, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-10T06:52:35Z

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