Senior Engineer - Commercial

• Design of solar photovoltaic plants, Battery energy Storage Systems, lighting layouts, EV charging stations, equipment selections, and building automation in the context of smart environment technology.
• Energy audits, capturing data, site visits, optimisation investigations.
• Feasibility studies using energy load profile and financial models and tools. Install loggers/meters, take measurements on site (e.g., Lux, noise, vibration, current etc.).
• Design holistic solutions for customers.
• Electrical reticulation diagrams, drawings. Manage and improve energy modelling tools and software.
• Assist with commissioning, project support and after sales technical support.

• Performance tracking, and energy behaviour analytics on customers. Assist in collecting information to help optimise the operation costs and project value.
• Use data to make recommendations on energy and optimisation interventions.
• Reporting feedback back to the Head of engineering in JHB.
• Build out and improving existing energy modelling tools including solar PV, lighting, power quality, energy storage simulations and other energy interventions.

• Be familiar with the latest SANS and NERSA regulations and advise customers.
• Assist with SSEG applications for Rubicon projects.
• Gather information from the site in relation to the energy needs (e.g., bills, surveys, photos, investigations).
• Build and grow relationships with contractors and installers.
• Work closely with internal team of sales representatives to develop projects with customers.

• Be familiar with operational H&S requirements.
• Have knowledge on project sureties and insurance related items.
• Understand how to interpret project timelines.

• Support the various branches and customers with metering, solution designs, cost optimisation on capital layout and operational costs analysis with feasibility reports.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and reporting.
• Power quality analysis for BESS specification and PQ solutions.

• Opportunity Support end-users and EPCs in selecting the correct charger technology for the specific application
• Integration of EV chargers with back-end technology in a very young market in SA

• B/B.Sc.Eng. degree in Electric/Electronic/Mechatronic engineering (with min 5 years of work experience in the electrical field).

• Strong academic results.

• Own vehicle and valid driver's licence

• Business development experience for energy-related projects is beneficial.
• Experience with renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, or energy efficiency is a requirement.

• Sound knowledge of energy engineering, project management, business development.
• Proven experience in technical sales, communication, project development.
• Hands-on experience implementing energy projects.
• A deep understanding of renewable energy and power quality.
• Up to date with current technology, trends, and best practice in energy engineering.

• People person with strong ability to work in team environments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an excellent command of English, both written and verbal
• Passion for sustainability and new technologies
• Self-motivated and self-starter individual able to make decisions and recommendations
• Challenges the status quo and looks for ways of doing things better and faster
• Passion for learning and self-improvement and relentless pursuit of excellence
• Ability to manage own time including working outside of business hours when required
• Proactive with a consistently positive attitude and driven to excel at service delivery
• Integrate with the business via regular communication, and establish and maintain effective internal working relationships
• Ability to manage external stakeholders (e.g., clients, engineers, consultants, architects, project developers)
• Organised and efficient, ability to prioritise tasks, and always punctual
• Skilled in project management
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to embrace technology and automate processes
• Excellent computer skills (including Excel models, data analysis, word processing, presentation and spreadsheet packages, solar PV design tools, business analytics and data management, VBA programming, Inventor Pro, AutoCAD)
• Valid driver's license and must be willing to travel, locally and internationally
• Attention to detail and methodical approach
• Team player who can work under pressure
• Aligned with Rubicon Group's zero-tolerance approach to discrimination of any kind
• Aligned with Rubicon Group's zero-tolerance approach to corrupt business activities and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our dealings with all stakeholders

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