Hybrid Energy Analyst – Renewable Energy Industry

Job Description

Responsibilities:

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.

Bid Preparations and Project Closing:

– Analyse 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.
– Interface with technical, development, legal, and finance teams.
– Support procurement teams in contract negotiations.
– Ensure compliant bid returnable.

Implementation and Asset Management:

– Support final design interrogation, construction, commissioning, and performance monitoring.

Other Responsibilities:

– Provide support for Wind and PV work streams as needed.
– Coordinate team support for hybrid projects in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.
– Engage with stakeholders to define optimal technical solutions.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Computer Sciences required.
Master’s and PhD degrees beneficial.
Minimum of five years’ experience in the Renewables Energies industry.
Experience with Homer, Plexos, Pypsa, or similar optimization modelling 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 possess a driver’s license.
Strong prioritization and time management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage stress effectively.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent documentation skills in English.
Ability to mentor junior team members.
Proven ability to lead tasks from start to finish.
Strong communication skills in English; additional local language skills advantageous.
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Salary: negotiable.