Cole Noble
Toronto
Summary
Experienced Development Engineer (BSc. Electrical Eng: Information Eng., MSc. Sustainable Energy Eng.) with 7 years in the renewable energy sector, specializing in wind and solar energy yield. Proven success in securing project bids exceeding $100 million in value. Additional expertise in preliminary design, measurement campaigns, and contract management. Awarded Canadian Permanent Residency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Renewable Energy Study and Design Engineer
EDF Renewables • Cape Town
06.2022 - Current
- Advised Project Manager on technical considerations relating to Employers Requirements and EPC document review (Umoyilanaga 115MWp)
- Reviewed EPC Technical Yield returns and assisted in clarification process (Sishen 65MWp)
- Collaborated with technical advisors to ensure owner project objectives are met (Mogalakwena 126MWp)
- Managed technical studies to identify potential risks and opportunities for optimization (Albany 100MWac)
- Managed contracts and ensured compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget ( Sankraal 140 MWac)
- Supervised and guided junior engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work (Anglo Plats Energy Project ~200MWp DD).
- Conducted solar and wind yield assessments, ensuring adherence to project requirements (Umoyilanga 115MWp)
- Optimized solar designs to improve efficiency and performance while minimizing costs (Mogalakwena 126MWp)
- Drafted internal design procedures and work instruction
- Lead multiple site visits to microsite turbine positions and clear project risk
Study and Design Engineer
EDF Renewables
Cape Town
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Coordinated measurement campaigns, including the deployment of remote sensing instruments
- Managed contracts and ensured compliance while delivering projects on time and within budget
- Conducted solar and wind yield assessments in response to bids, ensuring adherence to project requirements
- Optimised solar and wind designs to improve efficiency and performance while minimizing costs
Software Developer
Jurumani Solutions
Johannesburg
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Designed and developed custom in-house , low-code (Outsystems) applications for the sales and recruitment teams to enhance workflow efficiency
- Collaborated with the sales and recruitment teams to identify new software feature requirements and address bug fixes, ensuring seamless functionality
- Conducted rigorous testing, debugging, and implementation of new features to enhance the performance and usability of the existing CRM system.
Renewable Energy Project Engineer
3E Renewable Energy Services
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Conducted energy yield calculations for both rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data
- Provided construction monitoring services for various South African wind parks as Independent Engineer, ensuring compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Education
1 week course - Advanced Photovoltaic Systems
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch07.2023
1 week In-house course - EPIC (Excellence in Project Impl. & Construction)
EDF Renewables
11.2022
2 day in-house course - FIDIC (Silver Book Contracts)
EDF Renewables
Cape Town07.2022
1 week course - Project Finance And Contracts Training
UCT Business School
03.2022
4 week in-house course - Solar and Wind Resource Assessment
EDF Renewables
Cape Town05.2019
2 week in-house course - Wind Resource Assessment Training
3E
12.2016
Master of Science - Engineering, Sustainable Engineering
University of Cape Town
12.2016
2 week In house course - Solar PV Training
3E
Toulouse03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering: Information Engineering
WITS University
Johannesburg, Cape Town12-2011
Skills
- Development Engineering
- Technical Requirement Scoping
- EPC Yield Review
- solar (, PVDesign) and wind (Windpro) long-term energy yield
- System Optimization
- Training Delivery
- GIS (Global Mapper)
- Contract Management
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Resource Planning
- Stakeholder Communication
- Design Review
- Cost Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Development Engineering
Accomplishments
- MSc. Eng. awarded with dissertation distinction (2016)
- Full National Research Fund (NRF) Scholarship (2014): Awarded for MSc. Eng. studies
- Golden Key Membership (2010): Awarded for excellent academic results in BSc. Eng.
- Full merSETA scholarship (2009): Awarded for 3rd and 4th years of BSc. Eng. studies
- WITS Merit Scholarship (2007): Awarded for 1st year of BSc. Eng. studies
- Gold place in De Beers English Olympiad (2007)
Timeline
Senior Renewable Energy Study and Design Engineer
EDF Renewables • Cape Town
06.2022 - Current
Study and Design Engineer
EDF Renewables
04.2019 - 05.2022
Software Developer
Jurumani Solutions
02.2018 - 03.2019
Renewable Energy Project Engineer
3E Renewable Energy Services
03.2016 - 12.2017
1 week course - Advanced Photovoltaic Systems
University of Stellenbosch
1 week In-house course - EPIC (Excellence in Project Impl. & Construction)
EDF Renewables
2 day in-house course - FIDIC (Silver Book Contracts)
EDF Renewables
1 week course - Project Finance And Contracts Training
UCT Business School
4 week in-house course - Solar and Wind Resource Assessment
EDF Renewables
2 week in-house course - Wind Resource Assessment Training
3E
Master of Science - Engineering, Sustainable Engineering
University of Cape Town
2 week In house course - Solar PV Training
3E
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering: Information Engineering
WITS University
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