Senior Electrical Engineer

About Rondo Energy 

Rondo Energy is decarbonizing industrial heat. 

Rondo deploys low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high-temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

As the Senior Electrical Engineer of the Project Delivery Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless coordination, communication, and execution of Rondo’s large-scale thermal energy storage projects. You will work closely with Rondo Project Managers, with a focus on technology development, operations, supply chain and deployment of the product. This role is crucial for stitching together the deliverables, capacities, timelines, dependencies, risks, mitigation strategies, and stakeholders of the technology development and operations teams.  You will be a linchpin in deploying Rondo’s technology – and in accelerating industrial decarbonization. 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Technical Execution Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of a project’s technical execution, ensuring the resulting design aligns with specifications and meets quality standards for each deployment of the product.
• Technical Project Management: Coordinate with Rondo commercial and engineering teams to implement and manage early stage engineering studies, including resource allocation, schedule development, site visits, client collaboration, technical deliverable development and cost estimating.

• Communication: Collaborate closely with the Rondo Project Manager, other Rondo department personnel, clients and customers, vendors and other equipment suppliers, regulatory bodies, and third-party contractors (EPC and other contractors, OEs, IEs, etc.)

• Project Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and Field Services, Finance, HSEQ and others.

• Quality Assurance:  Review project technical deliverables created by Rondo or third parties to ensure project specifications and client needs are addressed, while screening for technical accuracy
• Reporting: Track and report progress on technical and commercial project deliverables to key Rondo stakeholders, clients, or external parties 
• Compliance: Identify applicable project permits, research submission requirements, and coordinate the development of associated technical deliverables on a timeline that supports project implementation 

What You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in engineering or project engineering
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project development and delivery of large-scale capital energy/power/infrastructure projects.
• Technical skills to perform engineering & design of supporting infrastructure typical in large-scale industrial projects with little oversight 
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with engineering & design software such as CAD, Etap, Eplan, Digsilent, PSS/E, or others
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

What We Offer:  

• Private Healthcare (Alan Spain) and Life Insurance (Allianz)

This role will be hybrid and based in Madrid, Spain. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Spain - visa sponsorships or relocation costs cannot be supported. The estimated annual salary range for this role is €60,000 - €80,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.