Overview
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Rondo Energy is transforming industrial decarbonization with the Rondo Heat Battery technology. We deploy low-cost, zero-carbon heat batteries to accelerate renewable energy deployment and decarbonize industrial processes. Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high-temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at high efficiency and at a competitive cost.
Rondo Energy is looking for a customer-centric Application Engineer to join our team and help repower industrial heat at scale. You will work closely with the Rondo Mechanical Engineering team, external partners, and prospective customers to define complete system solutions that deliver zero-carbon, reliable heat for customer projects. You will conduct thermo-economic analyses to identify configurations that maximize value and develop technical information critical to building a robust pipeline of project opportunities.
Together we can reduce world CO2 emissions by 1% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years.
What You Will Do
- Lead and own technical discussions with customers and external partners to identify opportunities and define project requirements, driving project success.
- Conduct site evaluations, process integrations, techno-economic simulations, and feasibility studies to determine project viability and maximize customer value.
- Develop creative solutions and strategies to generate customer value through customized system configurations tailored to each client.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering and Energy Markets teams to perform in-depth product analyses, market studies and technical evaluations ensuring competitive solutions that meet market needs.
- Provide technical expertise and support during customer presentations and meetings, communicating the advantages and value proposition of our solutions.
- Stay informed on industry trends, technological innovations, and regulatory changes to keep Rondo’s offerings competitive and aligned with market needs.
What You Will Bring
- A passion for contributing to sustainable energy transition
- An education base in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering work experience
- 5+ years of work experience in a related role
- Basic proficiency in coding (Python, Visual Basic)
- Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct toward the highest priority
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Innovative and results-oriented thinking
- Outstanding presentation and oratory skills
- Ability to connect and build trust with a wide variety of customers or potential customers
- Ability to travel occasionally within Europe for customer or investor meetings
Bonus Points
- Expertise developing and deploying energy system dispatch and analysis tools in Python
- Experience in an Applications Engineering role
- Experience with industrial processes that use heat
- Knowledge of energy market economic principles
- Background working in an EPC or engineering firm/industry
Additional Information
The role is remote but must be based in Australia. Regular travel to customer sites, domestically and globally, is required. Travel is estimated at 10-20% and may grow as the business evolves.
Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and employees thrive by being themselves. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please inform our recruiting team.
Note: Rondo does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies outside our approved partners.
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