Electrical Engineer
About the role
Job Type: Permanent
Discipline: Engineering
Posted: 19/12/2024
A mission-driven global leader in independent engineering and technical advisory for the renewable energy industry, is hiring for their Due Diligence Advisory business in Latin America across Solar, Storage, and Wind projects. The Engineering Leader will join a close-knit, highly collaborative team, at a point of real growth and opportunity across the region. This is a high-profile, strategic position that offers a technically capable leader an exciting path in a global business. This role is based out of their established Sao Paolo office, with business travel and work outside the office as required. Excellent communication skills in English, plus Portuguese and/or Spanish is a requirement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Engineering Due Diligence reviews and Technical Advisory initiatives for project financing and M&A transactions. Play a pivotal role in reviewing and innovating on cutting edge operational strategies in pursuit of accurate assessments
- Compile comprehensive IE and TA reports, integrating insights from multidisciplinary teams. Ensure top-tier quality and consistency in technical and commercial analyses to exceed client expectations
- Manage and schedule internal resources. Ensure project deliverables stay on time, on target, and on budget
- Mentor and train junior staff and assume responsibility for the internal growth of the team
- Drive financial success with full P&L responsibility, developing and executing revenue and business plans while identifying growth opportunities in the region. Accountable for ensuring financial targets (revenue, profit, enterprise value, etc.) for Due Diligence are met
- Anticipate customer needs by creating strong partnerships with Sales and Business Development
- Work with lenders and developers as the main client interface for the business. Attend meetings, lead discussions, and build lasting partnerships
Requirements
- Qualifications/skills of the successful candidate: University degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree) in Engineering or related field
- An expectation of 10 years directly related experience in Renewables specially in Solar, including at least five years of people management and leadership experience
- An excellent communicator to technical and commercial decision makers, owners, operators, lenders as well as to investors
- Excellent communication skills in English, plus Portuguese and/or Spanish