Hybrid Energy Analyst - Renewable Energy Industry

Senior Hybrid Energy Engineer

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Hybrid Energy Engineer to join their team in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Development:
   • Review and approve technical documents for environmental approvals, project appeals, and site selection.
   • Conduct and report on site visits.
   • Perform technical due diligence on prospective project acquisitions.
   • Provide strategic input on development and business strategies.
   • Develop and review yield and cost estimations.
   • Contribute to writing technical methods and procedures.
2. Bid Preparations and Project Closing:
   • Analyze tender rules and contracts.
   • Optimize hybrid system sizing and augmentation strategies.
   • Conduct dispatch modelling and optimize LCOS and LCOE.
   • Define performance metrics and lead renewables forecasting trials.
   • Coordinate with technical, development, legal, and finance teams.
   • Support procurement teams in contract negotiations.
   • Ensure compliant bid returnables.
3. Implementation and Asset Management:
   • Support final design review, construction, commissioning, and performance monitoring.
4. Other Responsibilities:
   • Support Wind and PV work streams as needed.
   • Coordinate hybrid projects in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
   • Engage stakeholders to define optimal technical solutions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Computer Sciences (Master's and PhD beneficial).
• Minimum five years' experience in the Renewables Energy industry.
• Experience with Homer, Plexos, Pypsa, or similar optimization tools.
• Strong technical understanding of batteries and hybrid projects.
• Proficiency in Python and MS 365 Office.
• Knowledge of Windpro, Autocad, Pvsyst, and other relevant software (desirable).
• Statistical or data science background (preferred).
• Willingness to travel and valid driver’s license.
• Strong prioritization, time management, and stress management skills.
• Discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent documentation skills in English and ability to mentor junior team members.
• Proven leadership in managing tasks from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional local languages are advantageous.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career move.

• Salary: Negotiable.
• Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.
• Apply today by contacting Tameaka Futcher, Alyssa Marson, Elma Pelser, Chandre Cordier, Henker Harmse, or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• Visit our website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to us.

We will contact suitable candidates within 3 days. If not selected, your CV will be kept on file for future opportunities.