In this role, you will support our Commercial team across the country and engage directly with customers to provide sound engineering advice and design. This will entail providing effective and efficient communication on opportunities with customers, energy modelling, solution designs, feasibility studies, and project ownership.The role requires knowledge in PV, BESS, E-mobility, and power quality and will be responsible for engineering designs in each. The role includes pre-sales (design, presentation, BOQ) and post-sales (detailed design, project management, implementation) activities. The role also includes expanding a robust internal team to handle complex energy projects for key accounts.Energy projects•	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.Support functions•	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.Client Engagement•	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.Construction•	Be familiar with operational H&amp;S requirements. •	Have knowledge on project sureties and insurance related items. •	Understand how to interpret project timelines.Power Quality Solutions•	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.Electric Vehicle Charging Insfrastructure•	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 SAMonitoring Solutions Growth Path· Opportunity to learn and assist in building the monitoring services division through developing the methodology in the integration of hardware and data analytics solutions to our customers. · Deep understanding of energy and optimisation analytics and communicating the findings and recommendations verbally and in a written report. · Develop dynamic dashboards and performance tracking tools for customersKnowledge, Skills &amp; Ability RequirementsRequired • 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 licencePreferred• Business development experience for energy-related projects is beneficial. • Experience with renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, or energy efficiency is a requirement. Preferred Key skills and competencies • 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. CPT-based position; travel to Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg can be expected from time to time.Personal Competency Requirements•	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

Rubicon (NYSE: RBT) builds technology solutions for waste, recycling, and fleet operations. Bringing together AI-enabled software products and expert sustainability solutions, the Company helps waste generators, private and municipal fleets, and material processors better understand, manage, and reduce waste. As a mission-driven company, Rubicon helps its customers improve operational efficiency, unlock economic value, and deliver better environmental outcomes.

Senior Engineer - Commercial

In this role, you&nbsp;will support our Commercial team across the country and engage directly with customers to provide sound engineering&nbsp;advice and design. This will entail providing effective and efficient communication on opportunities with customers,&nbsp;energy modelling, solution designs, feasibility studies, and project ownership.The role requires knowledge in PV, BESS, E-mobility, and power quality and will be responsible for engineering designs&nbsp;in each. The role includes pre-sales (design, presentation, BOQ) and post-sales (detailed design, project management,&nbsp;implementation) activities. The role also includes expanding a robust internal team to handle complex energy projects&nbsp;for key accounts.Energy projects•	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.Support functions•	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.Client Engagement•	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.Construction•	Be familiar with operational H&amp;S requirements. •	Have knowledge on project sureties and insurance related items. •	Understand how to interpret project timelines.Power Quality Solutions•	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.Electric Vehicle Charging Insfrastructure•	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 SAMonitoring Solutions Growth Path· Opportunity to learn and assist in building the monitoring services division through developing the methodology in the integration of hardware and data analytics solutions to our customers. · Deep understanding of energy and optimisation analytics and communicating the findings and recommendations verbally and in a written report. · Develop dynamic dashboards and performance tracking tools for customersKnowledge, Skills &amp; Ability RequirementsRequired • 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 licencePreferred• Business development experience for energy-related projects is beneficial. • Experience with renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, or energy efficiency is a requirement. Preferred Key skills and competencies • 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. CPT-based position; travel to Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg can be expected from time to time.Personal Competency Requirements•	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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