Proposals / Tenders Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret RFQs, RFPs, ITTs, tender documentation, and technical specifications.
• Develop electrical engineering solutions and technical concepts for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare technical and commercial tender submissions in line with client requirements.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, electrical designs, equipment specifications, load calculations, cable sizing, protection concepts, and technical schedules.
• Prepare technical scope of work, equipment lists, bills of quantities, and other tender deliverables.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate technical and commercial quotations.
• Support cost estimation, pricing, and project budgeting for tender submissions.
• Identify technical risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial opportunities within tender documentation.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier and subcontractor proposals.
• Participate in tender clarification meetings and respond to client technical queries.
• Collaborate with business development and sales teams to develop winning tender strategies.
• Ensure proposals comply with relevant South African standards, grid codes, legislation, and client specifications.
• Support handover of successful projects from the proposals team to engineering and project execution teams.
• Maintain accurate tender documentation, costing models, and proposal databases.

Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Electrical Engineering or a related qualification.
• Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous.
• 3–7+ years' experience in electrical engineering, proposals, tenders, estimating, or project engineering.
• Experience within the renewable energy, power generation, transmission, distribution, or electrical infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and submitting technical tenders and proposals.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and renewable energy technologies.
• Experience with solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid connection, MV/HV systems, or related technologies will be highly advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contracts, and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing.
• Excellent Excel and technical documentation skills.
• Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight tender submission deadlines