Technical Analyst
Core
Review and assess technical due diligence criteria, design distributed renewable energy (DRE) projects including geospatial assessments and system design, and conduct technical feasibility studies for mini-grid electrification.
Role type
Senior IC technical analyst (distributed renewable energy)
Builds
DRE projects (mini-grids) for off-grid and under-grid electrification
Domain
Renewable energy / Power systems / Project finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Power systems design, technical due diligence, feasibility validation, infrastructure quality assurance, BoQ preparation, load assessments, sizing models, power flow studies, technical risk mitigation, engineering simulation tools (HOMER, PVSyst, Helioscope), regulatory compliance (NERC, SONCAP, REA), stakeholder engagement with DFIs and lenders
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering or renewable energy, relevant professional certifications, mentoring junior engineers, QA/QC oversight, cross-functional team management
Technologies
HOMER, PVSyst, Helioscope
Responsibilities
Incorporate lender technical due diligence criteria into standard operating procedures, design DRE projects including geospatial assessment and generation system design, conduct technical feasibility studies and assessments, analyze operational data to assess performance, prepare technical specifications for procurement and contracting, collaborate with project finance teams on financial models, manage preparation of technical documentation for approvals and compliance, engage project stakeholders including developers and government entities
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC