Rondo Energy
Converts renewable power into continuous high‑temperature industrial heat via thermal brick batteries.
Engineer to design and sell zero-carbon heat battery systems for industrial clients.
2 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hybrid
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy
Technology Development
Carbon Management
Sustainable Energy Systems
Sector Specialisms
Aluminum
Cement
Chemicals
Consumer Goods
Direct Air Capture
District Energy
Ethanol
Food & Beverage
Role
Description
technical discussions
site evaluation
feasibility study
system configuration
product analysis
technical presentation
The company is seeking a customer-centric Application Engineer who will work closely with the mechanical engineering team, external partners, and prospective customers to define complete system solutions. The role involves conducting thermo-economic analyses, evaluating site and process integration, and producing technical information to build a robust pipeline of project opportunities.
- Lead technical discussions with customers and partners to define project requirements.
- Conduct site evaluations, process integrations, techno-economic simulations, and feasibility studies.
- Develop customized system configurations that maximize customer value.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and energy‑markets teams on product analyses and market studies.
- Provide technical expertise during customer presentations and communicate solution benefits.
- Monitor industry trends, technological innovations, and regulatory changes to keep offerings competitive.
Requirements
engineering degree
5+ years
python
communication
teamwork
energy dispatch
The position is remote, ideally based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and candidates must have the right to work there as visa sponsorship is not offered. Rondo is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices and provides accommodations for interview participants who need them.
- Hold a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Bring at least 5 years of relevant experience and basic Python or Visual Basic coding skills.
- Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, presentation, and relationship‑building abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and travel occasionally for meetings.
- Bonus: experience developing energy-system dispatch tools in Python, prior applications engineering or industrial heat process experience, knowledge of energy market economics, and background in EPC or engineering firms.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
- visa sponsorship not provided; applicants must already have work authorization for dubai/abu dhabi.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
90% Efficiency
Electric Thermal Energy Storage System
Delivers high efficiency at a biofuels plant in Pixley, CA.
$22M Series A
Funding Raise
Secure significant investment from Microsoft Climate Innovation, Breakthrough Energy, and others.
100–300 MWh
Modular Heat Batteries
Deployed across various industrial sectors to store renewable electricity as industrial heat.
2.4 GWh/year
Brick Manufacturing Facility
Largest facility built with Siam Cement Group, scaling to 90 GWh/year.
- Reimagined century-old brick storage to store renewable electricity as 1,100–1,500 °C industrial heat.
- First commercial electric thermal energy storage system in 2023.
- Deploys modular heat batteries across sectors: food & beverage, cement, chemicals, textiles, mining, fuels, and more.
- Typical projects include a cement plant in Southeast Asia, Diageo distilleries in Illinois/Kentucky under DOE support, and a bio-fuels facility in California.
- Specializes in zero-combustion drop-in boiler replacements delivering continuous superheated air or steam, with optional combined heat-and-power setups.
- Achieved deep decarbonization by replacing fossil-fuel systems with clean, low-cost heat-as-a-service powered by wind and solar.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
98% Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Rondo Heat Battery achieves over 98% energy efficiency, enabling continuous 24/7 zero-carbon heat and power from intermittent renewable electricity.
€80M+ Funding
Project Funding
Rondo Heat Battery projects in Europe are supported by over €80 million in funding for decarbonization initiatives.
12 Mt CO₂ Savings
Annual Carbon Savings
SCG's 90 GWh factory, powered by Rondo Heat Batteries, is projected to save 12 million metric tons of CO₂ annually.
2026–2028 Target
Carbon Neutrality
Key customers are targeting carbon neutrality by 2026–2028 using Rondo Heat Batteries to eliminate Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
- Eliminates Scope 1 & Scope 2 emissions and produces no NOₓ, SOₓ, or particulate matter.
- Supports industrial decarbonization via commercial deployments (e.g., Calgren, Diageo, Covestro, GreenLab) converting fossil‑fuel heat to renewable electric thermal storage.
- Rondo joined Renewable Thermal Collaborative to scale renewable heating and cooling globally.