Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Join our dynamic team of Renewable Energy Engineers in Arup Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa! Our multi-disciplinary Energy team is expanding, driven by the urgent need to decarbonize South Africa and other African economies and we are looking for Renewable Energy Engineers across the board. As Arup continues to grow, we're seeking passionate individuals to support the delivery of cutting-edge energy projects.
Our team provides technical due diligence, owner’s engineer roles and lender’s technical advisor roles, ensuring clients get the best value from the assets they are acquiring or selling.
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About this career opportunity...
In this role, you'll play a vital part in the growth and development of our energy consulting team. Your focus will be on electrical engineering aspects, with opportunities to contribute to business development, project management, and more.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people with the following experience –

• If you have B.Eng., BSC. or B. Tech in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical engineering along with experience in the renewable energy sector, we want to hear from you.

• Recognizable experience relevant in the energy sector with specific exposure to the renewable energy (Solar and/or Wind).

• Experience of the South Africa energy sector (advantage).

Join us in driving the transition to sustainable energy solutions while mentoring the next generation of energy professionals across our South African offices.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.


Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.


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