Energy Sector Analyst- South Africa/Remote

Tetra Tech is powering a just energy transition for all. We are Leading with Science® to advance the clean energy projects and policies the world needs to achieve climate and decarbonization goals. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We work with governments, policy planners, investors, power project developers, and international development agencies to increase energy access, strengthen energy security, and power economies

The Energy Sector Analyst will support the growth of our South Africa–based energy practice. This will include supporting studies related to grid integration and stability, support with preparing reports. The analyst will also support business development efforts, support senior staff with technical analyses, support with the writing of expressions of interest. The position will involve occasional travel to international locations to execute technical tasks in collaboration with local project personnel, project stakeholders, and clients.

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Position responsibilities

Technical

• Support senior team members on power system analyses covering load flow, short circuit, dynamic and transient stability, harmonics, protection, arc flash, electromagnetic transient switching and insulation coordination studies.
• Assist in power system modeling using software such as PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, and EMTDC.
• Support on the modeling of battery storage, wind and solar PV generation including master controllers.
• Support with the automated power system simulation studies using scripting tools such as Python.
• Support on analysis and interpretation of simulation and test data.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Project management

• Support in providing research and data collection for the production of reports and presentations to clients.
• Under the guidance of Senior team members, interact and coordinate with experts from other Tetra Tech operating units, as necessary.
• Support senior team members in drafting technical inputs for business development and marketing efforts.
• Travel internationally to visit utilities, national control centers, substations, project sites and power plants to collect data, via measurements, as necessary.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering such as BSc or BEng
• Knowledge of Python programming language
• Advanced IT literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to return to first principles and academic literature to resolve complex technical problems.
• Adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to confidently build and maintain relationships.
• A systematic, logical approach to problem solving.
• Detail-oriented and careful approach to completing assignments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated to learn on the job and undertake training.
• Willingness to travel internationally on occasion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong research capabilities, using a variety of primary and secondary sources.

Valued qualifications

• Postgraduate degree such as MSc, MEng, or PhD
• Energy sector experience in a technical role
• Commercial awareness
• Proficiency in French

Physical demands & work environment

• Remote setting, with an estimated 20 percent of time in regional and international travel

Headquarter position

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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