Senior Engineer : Renewable Energy ( Utilities Scale )

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Senior Engineer Renewable Energy Utilities Scale – Centurion, Gauteng

Location : Centurion, Gauteng | Salary : R - R | Employer : Allied Talent Partners

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Job Description

Application Deadline : 24 September 2025

Department : Finance

Description : Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.

High-Level Overview

Client : The client is a Southern African renewable energy business, headquartered in South Africa, driving sustainable power generation and contributing to Africa's clean energy transition by developing, financing, building, and operating utility-scale and distributed generation projects across wind, solar, storage, hybrid, and gas-to-power. With a strong track record in project development and asset management, the company is actively expanding its distributed generation and M&A portfolio to strengthen its role as a leading clean energy platform in the region.

Project : They are seeking two Analysts – one dedicated to Distributed Generation (DG) and one to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Both roles will support origination, structuring, and execution of projects and transactions, while working closely with senior team members. This is a dynamic opportunity that provides hands-on exposure to financial modelling, due diligence, project finance, and deal execution, and will play a key role in advancing the company's 400 MW / year financial close target and long-term 1.6 GW pipeline.

The ideal candidates will bring 3–5 years' experience with a strong preference for backgrounds in renewable energy or Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Candidates from investment banking, corporate finance, or lending institutions will also be considered, provided they have demonstrable exposure to renewable energy transactions. Successful candidates will be commercially astute, capable of understanding and adapting financial models, and motivated to deepen their technical expertise. A passion for renewable energy and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders – from financiers to developers – will be key to success.

Role and Responsibilities

Role : Analyst – Energy (Distributed Generation & M&A)

Direct Report : VP Energy

Candidates Required : 2 (1 - DG Analyst, 1 - M&A Analyst)

Support origination, structuring, and execution of renewable energy projects and M&A transactions.
For DG Analyst : conduct due diligence on greenfield projects, including site assessments, grid connection analysis, and early-stage project evaluation.
For M&A Analyst : support acquisitions of operational platforms, reviewing opportunities and conducting technical / financial analysis of targets.
Consolidate and analyse information for project teams, providing research and evaluation to support decision-making.
Assist in preparing investment committee materials, project information memoranda (PIMs), and teasers.
Support due diligence processes, including review of project agreements (Power Purchase Agreements, Engineering Procurement & Construction contracts, Operations & Maintenance agreements, Share Purchase Agreements, Joint Development Agreements).
Build and improve techno-commercial financial models in Excel to support project evaluations (tariff analysis, wheeling, demand matching, savings).
Demonstrate capability and interest in building financial models from scratch, including structuring cashflows, debt / equity schedules, and valuation metrics.
Run sensitivity analyses and scenario testing, including stress-testing of assumptions, to assess the impact of key variables (tariff, timing, capex, interest rates) on project outcomes and inform investment decisions
Review and update development and operational budgets through to COD.
Validate assumptions and outputs in financial models for new-build and operating assets.
Conduct financial analysis and valuation of M&A targets.

Project Management

Prepare and maintain project schedules, coordinating across technical, commercial, legal, and financial teams.

Ensure timely progress of project milestones by managing stakeholder inputs.

Support efficient execution of live deals and development projects.

Support preparation for and participation in key industry events

M&A & Market Development

Support origination by compiling initial project assessments (yield, grid connection, permitting inputs) to inform internal decision-making

Screen and evaluate acquisition opportunities, reviewing teasers and conducting technical and financial target analysis.

Compile reports on market trends, competitor positioning, and sector opportunities.

Support senior colleagues in structuring and executing M&A transactions.

Risk, Compliance & Knowledge Development

Perform risk assessments across financial, commercial, political, and environmental dimensions.

Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and risk frameworks.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments, competitors, and opportunities, and share insights with the team.

Requirements

Experience Required :

3–5 years\' relevant experience, ideally from investment banking, corporate finance, capital markets, private equity, or energy engineering.

Exposure to project finance, debt and equity capital raising, and principles of structuring renewable energy projects.

Experience preparing investment committee materials and financial analyses.

Prior renewable energy / IPPs experience strongly preferred; candidates from lenders or corporate finance with deep sector exposure will also be considered.

DG Analyst : early-stage greenfield projects (site assessments, grid connection, permitting inputs).

M&A Analyst : acquisitions and operational asset evaluations

Technical Requirements :

BCom (Hons) Finance or Economics, or BSc (Hons) Engineering

Advanced financial modelling skills, including sensitivity analysis and interest in learning full model build

Other Skills :

Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present insights clearly.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Commercial awareness, curiosity, and a proactive approach to learning.

High integrity, accountability, and adaptability to dynamic environments.

Creative and results-oriented, with openness to innovation and continuous improvement.

Inclusive and empathetic, able to build trust and collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Advanced financial modelling ability.

Experence with client and stakeholder engagement.

Working Arrangement

Location : Centurion, South Africa (office-based, with 1 day / week remote)

Language : Moderate travel required, including quarterly site visits (two to three per quarter) and participation in major industry conferences

Travel : Start Date : ASAP

Contracting Period : Full-time, 12 months extendable to permanent position

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