Senior Hybrid Energy Analyst / Engineer

About EDF Renewables:

EDF Renewables South Africa is a fully integrated independent power producer (IPP) specializing in renewable energy. With over 3GW of wind, solar, and battery projects in development and operation, we are committed to driving sustainability and operational excellence.

EDF Renewables, in partnership with Anglo American, has launched Envusa Energy, a platform dedicated to delivering large-scale hybrid renewable energy solutions. The Senior Hybrid Energy Analyst will play a crucial role in advancing energy modeling, dispatch optimization, and hybrid system design to support this mission.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Hybrid Energy Analyst / Engineer to lead energy modeling, battery storage optimization, and hybrid system development. Reporting to the Lead Engineer/Manager: Hybrid and BESS, you will oversee key technical and commercial evaluations, ensuring full project alignment across finance, legal, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Lead energy modeling and dispatch optimization for hybrid and BESS projects.
✔ Perform concept-stage sizing, feasibility studies, and cost estimations.
✔ Conduct technical due diligence on project acquisitions and external reports.
✔ Develop and implement LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage) and LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) models.
✔ Oversee bid preparations, contract analysis, and risk modeling.
✔ Optimize hybrid system design to enhance performance and cost-efficiency.
✔ Support procurement and contract negotiations for hybrid system components.
✔ Collaborate with asset management teams on performance testing and monitoring.
✔ Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and analysts.
✔ Monitor market regulations, industry trends, and energy policies.

Qualifications & Experience:Required:

✔ Degree in Engineering or Science (BSc, BTech, or equivalent).
✔ Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy.
✔ Expertise in energy modeling tools (HOMER, PLEXOS, PyPSA, or self-developed models).
✔ Proficiency in Python for data analysis and hybrid system modeling.
✔ Strong knowledge of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid renewables.
✔ Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Advantageous:

✔ Master’s or PhD in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or Data Science.
✔ Experience in Ancillary Services, Energy & Balancing Markets, and Hybrid Project Tariffs.
✔ Strong background in statistical analysis and data science.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an industry-leading team at the forefront of hybrid renewable energy innovation. If you have a passion for energy modeling, system optimization, and driving sustainable solutions, apply now and help shape the future of clean energy!