BESS & Solar Solutions Architect

ECADIN; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KVC, a Sonepar company, is seeking a Solutions Architect – BESS, Solar in Malaysia to design and integrate battery energy storage systems that store renewable energy and provide power when needed. You will bridge technical needs with business goals across electrical, software, and mechanical domains.

Key responsibilities include peak shaving strategy, bankable value cases, and end-to-end system design, with emphasis on EMS integration, grid interconnection, and hybrid solar applications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent business acumen, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, fast learner; able to work independently as well as a team.
• Fluent in English and Malay; Mandarin a strong advantage.
• Must own a vehicle and be willing to travel.
• Experience in solar PV and battery storage system design, grid interconnection standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficient in design and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Peak Demand Management & Tariff Optimisation: design dispatch/control strategy for peak shaving, load shifting, and ToU optimisation.
• Build Sound Business Proposals: translate technical solution into a bankable value case with ROI, risk, and savings analysis.
• System Design: create the overall BESS architecture, size the system, select components, and ensure end-to-end integration.
• Technical Integration: integrate BESS with customer electrical network (LV/MV/HV), grid interconnection, and renewables.
• Performance Optimisation: maximise efficiency, scalability, lifecycle performance, and safety.

Skills

Energy storage

Electrical grid

EMS/Controls

Renewables

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

EMS

Job description

KVC, a Sonepar company, is seeking a Solutions Architect – BESS, Solar in Malaysia to design and integrate battery energy storage systems that store renewable energy and provide power when needed. You will bridge technical needs with business goals across electrical, software, and mechanical domains.

Key responsibilities include peak shaving strategy, bankable value cases, and end-to-end system design, with emphasis on EMS integration, grid interconnection, and hybrid solar applications.