Job title: Environmental Engineer
Job type: Contract
Industry: Renewables
Sub-Industry: Environmental
Functional Expertise: (Renewables) Environmental
Sub-Functional Expertise: biodiversity management environmental impact asessments environmental monitoring project risk analysis regulatory compliance
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Northern Cape
Job published: 09-01-2025
Job ID: 32552

Job Description

Overview

Join an EPC working on the Oasis Project, a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiative comprising three sites in South Africa:

  • Oasis Mookodi: 77 MW capacity with 308 MWh storage.
  • Oasis Aggeneis: 77 MW capacity with 308 MWh storage.
  • Oasis Nieuwehoop: 103 MW capacity with 412 MWh storage.

This role is based in Johannesburg and involves significant travel to these project sites as needed. The position is a 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal, offering valuable experience in the expanding BESS sector, beneficial for career advancement.

What You'll Do

As an Environmental Engineer, you will:

  • Ensure the project complies with all environmental requirements outlined in:
    1. The Employers Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Social Specification.
    2. The Environmental Management Programme (EMPr).
    3. Applicable consents and legal frameworks.
  • Conduct internal and external audits, routine inspections, and reporting as required by the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and the contract.
  • Manage and investigate environmental incidents, ensuring timely close-out and compliance with contractual obligations.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Environmental Management or a related field.
  • Familiarity with South African environmental legislative frameworks.
  • 4-6 years of professional experience on construction projects of similar scale.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong auditing and compliance expertise.
  • Proficient in incident management and reporting processes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to dynamic project environments.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale, cutting-edge renewable energy project.
  • Exposure to a global organization and multicultural environment.
  • Hands-on further experience in environmental compliance and management.