Our client, a well-established renewable energy company based in Cape Town, is seeking a Senior Manager: Engineering (Energy Storage) to join our Engineering and Procurement team.

The Senior Energy Storage Engineer will be responsible for the technical design (concept) and specification of energy storage 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, constructing, and operating of energy storage projects.

Minimum Requirements: 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 5+ years minimum experience working with Energy Storage systems,
• 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 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

Key Responsibilities

• The design, specification and detailed costing 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.

Other soft skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• 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.