Application Engineer

Rondo Energy

The Role

Overview

Customer‑centric engineer delivering zero‑carbon heat system solutions for industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical support
  • site evaluations
  • feasibility studies
  • market analysis
  • technical discussions
  • solution design

Tasks

-Provide technical expertise and support during customer presentations and meetings, effectively communicating the benefits and value proposition of our solutions. -Conduct comprehensive site evaluations, process integrations, techno-economic simulations, and feasibility studies to determine project viability and maximize customer value generation -Stay informed on industry trends, technological innovations, and regulatory changes to keep Rondo's offerings competitive and aligned with market needs. -Collaborate closely with the Product, Engineering and Energy Markets teams to perform in-depth product analyses, market studies and technical evaluations ensuring that Rondo's solutions are competitive and meet market demands. -Lead and own technical discussions with customers and external partners to identify opportunities and define project requirements, driving project success. -Develop creative solutions and strategies to generate customer value through customized system configurations, tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Requirements

  • python
  • visual basic
  • 5+ years
  • energy economics
  • epc experience
  • engineering degree

What You Bring

-Basic proficiency in coding (Python, Visual Basic) -The ability to travel occasionally as needed within Europe for customer or investor meetings -Excellent communication and teamwork abilities -+5 yrs work experience in a related role -Knowledge of energy market economic principles -Outstanding presentation and oratory skills -Prior background working in an EPC or an engineering firm/industry -Expertise developing and deploying energy system dispatch and analysis tools in Python -Ability to connect and build trust with a wide variety of customers or potential customers -Experience in an Applications Engineering role -Experience with industrial processes which use heat -Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct toward the highest priority -An education base in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering work experience

The Company

About Rondo Energy

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Aluminum

Cement

Chemicals

Consumer Goods

Direct Air Capture

District Energy

Ethanol

Food & Beverage

General & Specialty Manufacturing

Mining

Paper & Pulp

Petrochemicals

Pharmaceuticals

Steel

Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Textiles

Application Engineer at Rondo Energy in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia