Engineering Analyst

• Company KrakenFlex
• No. of Openings 10+
• Salary Not Disclosed
• Work Type on-site

Job Description :

The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets.

We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

As we enter the stage of rapid commercialisation and platform growth we are now looking for an exceptional person to provide a wide range of services to new and existing clients and work closely with them on both long-term strategy as well as playing an active role in implementing Energy Infrastructure projects.

You will work closing with the projects teams helping perform a technical analysis on both new assets (such as grid scale batteries and large energy assets) and retrofit opportunities (such as large heating systems, heat pumps). This role also involves working closely with energy suppliers to help them set their technical strategy.

This is an exciting and challenging position for the right candidate. We are looking for someone with a strong Electrical Engineering background. You will likely have a background as an engineer to a senior level or have been involved in technical pre-sales. This wide-ranging role combines technical and commercial skills covering all aspects of Renewable Energy infrastructure

What You'll Do

• Meeting stakeholders both technical and non technical and providing them with guidance on how KrakenFlex works
• Building a technical proposal for how KrakenFlex will connect to the energy storage assets
• Consulting with the data science/commercial team on the flexibility potential of each opportunity
• Visiting industrial commercial sites to better understand the technical requirements
• Working with the presales team to help shape the pre-sales roadmap
• Technical presentations to various stakeholders

What You'll Need

• Strong electrical engineering/technical background
• Able to read technical documents, SLDs
• Understanding of electrical systems and computer networks
• People/presentation skills
• Written skills, report writing
• Self motivated
• Understanding of the energy market

It would be great if you had

• Knowledge of energy trading
• Knowledge of ancillary services
• Knowledge of energy storage and renewable asset generation

If this all sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

At Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.