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 dedicated platform focused on delivering large-scale hybrid renewable energy solutions. The Hybrid Energy Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Energy Modelling team and advancing hybrid and battery storage projects across the region.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Hybrid Energy Analyst / Engineer to provide expert energy modeling and battery storage analysis for hybrid renewable projects. Reporting to the Lead Engineer/Manager: Hybrid and BESS, you will work at the intersection of technical, financial, and legal teams, ensuring full project optimization while identifying opportunities and risks.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Develop and execute energy modeling and dispatch strategies for BESS and hybrid facilities.
✔ Perform concept-stage dispatch modeling, sizing, and feasibility studies.
✔ Analyze LCOS (Levelized Cost of Storage) and LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) for hybrid projects.
✔ Support technical due diligence and review project feasibility assessments.
✔ Provide input on environmental approvals, project sizing, and site selection.
✔ Lead bid preparations, including contract analysis, performance metrics, and risk modeling.
✔ Work with procurement teams to review technical specifications and supplier offers.
✔ Develop custom software models and databases for hybrid system optimization.
✔ Support asset management and performance testing during project implementation.
✔ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to refine project strategies.
Qualifications & Experience:Required:
✔ Degree in Engineering or Science (BSc, BTech, or equivalent).
✔ Minimum 3 years of experience in renewable energy.
✔ Proficiency in energy modeling software (HOMER, PLEXOS, PyPSA, or self-developed tools).
✔ Strong programming skills in Python for modeling and data analysis.
✔ Technical expertise in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and hybrid project development.
✔ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
Advantageous:
✔ Master’s or PhD in Renewable Energy, Engineering, or Data Science.
✔ Statistical/data science background.
✔ Experience in contract management and renewable asset optimization.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of hybrid renewable energy. If you have a passion for energy modeling, optimization, and data-driven solutions, apply now and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future!
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What We Do
EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 24 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.
