Senior Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join one of our clients in Cape Town specialising in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This hybrid role offers a unique blend of flexibility and challenge, allowing for a balanced professional and personal life while contributing to cutting-edge projects.

The Senior Energy Storage Engineer will be responsible for the technical design (concept) and specification of energy systems, including for both new and existing renewable energy projects. The individual will assume the role of "internal expert" and be expected to remain up to date on latest technology trends, pricing and supplier developments. 

The role will work closely with and provide technical advice to the Land & Permitting, Business Development, and Procurement and Construction teams with respect to the development, bidding, closing, closing, constructing, and operating of energy storage projects. 

Additionally, the role will be involved in other renewable energy technology projects that do not involve BESS. 

Key / Principal Responsibilities: 

• The conceptual design, specification, and procurement of grid-connected energy storage systems
• Provision of key inputs that inform the commercial business case for energy storage projects
• Provision of key inputs to inform the site development and permitting process for energy storage systems
• Technical responsibility during procurement process including review of techno-commercial aspects of offers received 
• Review of technical specification, testing, performance guarantees, and related contractual details for all related EPC, equipment supply, and O&M contracts 
• Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project CAPEX, OPEX, and risk allocation 
• Identifying, implementing, and validating performance improvements 

Key Skills and Experience: 

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Bsc/BEng), preferably Electrical,
  or Electronics/Mechatronics,
• 8-10 years working experience in the broader electricity generation industry
  (ideally in renewables) with 3+ years minimum experience working with Utility
  Scale Energy Storage systems, and 5+ years working on Utility Scale renewable
  energy projects.
• A demonstrable understanding of the technical, commercial, and financial
  aspects of energy storage systems and how this influences the commercial
  business case for the technology
• In depth understanding of system integration of energy storage components
• Experience in developing energy models for hybrid utility scale energy facilities
  to enable optimisation of capacity, LCoE/LCoS, and security of supply.
• Experience of the full project development cycle (greenfield development
  onwards) of energy storage systems
• Experience with negotiating performance guarantees with OEM’s and EPC
  contractors.
• Strong project management experience and ability to manage several projects
  simultaneously.
• Strong analytical capability
• A existing network of key contacts of OEMs and Contractors operating in the
  energy storage market.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Python, Visio, Word, PowerPoint and
  SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior
  Leadership, and proven technical writing skills
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance
  performance within a cross - functional environment
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and
  identifying priorities
• Valid Drivers’ License
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have a hard-working, can-do attitude.
• Be able to work in an open, fast-paced environment.
• Be able to effectively juggle multiple, competing priorities
• Be ambitious, motivated, entrepreneurial and have the desire to succeed.
• Be a team player.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

If you are driven by a commitment to sustainability and possess the expertise to lead in this field, this position is the perfect next step in your career.