Emre Celikel

About Emre Celikel

Experienced renewable energy engineer with a demonstrated history of working in renewable energy industry. Skilled in leading/managing engineering teams and studies including but not limited to plant design, equipment selection, energy yield assessment, and supporting EPC process towards commissioning of a project.

Experience

1. Senior Engineering Manager

   Swift Current Energy

   Dec 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Oversee development engineering and provide direction for system design and technical execution across various renewable technologies, including PV, PV+BESS, standalone BESS, and wind. Responsibilities focus on leading design optimizations, reviewing technical drawings, implementing value engineering, and managing resource assessments to ensure project success- Lead strategic project optimization efforts, focusing on critical financial metrics to drive profitability and strengthen project returns- Develop forward-looking engineering models customized to various business scenarios, enabling efficient support for new market opportunities and improving project workflows- Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including independent engineers, EPCs, consultants, and technical service providers, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment throughout all stages of project development and execution- Lead resource evaluation processes for specific projects, validate models, oversee bankability assessments, and manage meteorological policies- Collaborate closely with the execution and EPC teams to negotiate technical exhibits and finalize agreements, focusing on critical factors such as design basis, capacity guarantees, availability commitments, and performance testing requirements to achieve optimal project outcomes- Conduct continuous evaluations of emerging technologies across modules, inverters, racking systems, and BOS/BOP components to ensure the adoption of innovative solutions that improve project efficiency and competitiveness- Provide technical advisory to the procurement team by performing detailed LCOE analyses, ensuring that procurement decisions are guided by cost-effective, performance-driven insights.

Education

• Istanbul Technical University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical Engineering

  2011 — 2016

• Harvard Business School

  Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB)

• The University of Freiburg

  Master of Science - MS, Solar Energy Engineering

  2024

Skills

• Engineering
• Pss Sincal
• Power Plants
• Test Engineering
• Digsi 4
• Protective Relays
• Power Electronics
• Dialux
• Ltspice
• Electrical Engineering
• Relay Logic
• Iec 61850
• Matlab
• Distribution Automation
• Power Distribution
• Protection
• Digsilent
• Distributed Generation
• Autocad
• Arduino
• Commissioning
• C/C++