Battery & Electrical Integral Engineer | Midrand | Permanent (Mid Level)

Edge Executive Search; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and energy solutions firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled engineer to work on advanced battery systems. The role focuses on end-to-end engineering, ensuring performance and integration with broader energy infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have a BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering and 5–9 years of experience in related fields. The position involves selecting battery technologies, designing integration systems, and developing optimization logic. Strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in battery systems, power systems, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of BESS technologies and system behavior.
• Experience with grid integration and renewable interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Select, size, and evaluate battery technologies including Li-ion and hybrid systems.
• Design integration with renewable generation and grid-connected applications.
• Develop charge and discharge control logic for system optimization.

Skills

Battery systems engineering

Control logic development

Grid integration

Problem-solving

Education

BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Our client is an established engineering and energy infrastructure business delivering advanced renewable and storage solutions across Southern Africa. They operate with a high level of technical depth and pride themselves on developing purpose-built systems for complex energy environments.

Our client is a leading engineering and energy solutions organisation known for delivering specialised renewable and storage projects across the continent. Their teams operate at the intersection of innovation, technical depth, and practical utility, developing systems that support long‑term sustainability.

Description

If you’re passionate about energy innovation and want to shape the future of utility‑scale storage, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of power systems engineering. Join a team building advanced, integrated battery technologies for real‑world application.

This role focuses on end‑to‑end engineering of battery and electrical systems, with emphasis on performance, safety, and seamless integration into broader energy infrastructure. You will work across multiple technology types, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable solutions.

This role focuses on end‑to‑end engineering of battery and electrical systems, with emphasis on performance, safety, and seamless integration into broader energy infrastructure. You will work across multiple technology types, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, efficient, and scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Select, size, and evaluate battery technologies including Li‑ion, flow, and hybrid systems
• Design integration with renewable generation and grid‑connected applications
• Develop charge and discharge control logic for system optimisation
• Engineer thermal management, fire suppression, and safety protocols
• Conduct performance testing and develop system acceptance criteria

What You Bring

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering (Pr Eng advantageous)
• 5–9 years’ experience in battery systems, power systems, or related fields
• Strong understanding of BESS technologies, control logic, and system behaviour
• Experience with grid integration, renewable interfacing, or utility‑scale applications
• Ability to solve technical problems with practical, implementable solutions

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of robust, compliant, and efficient BESS designs
• Effective integration of systems into broader power and renewable environments
• Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, and project teams
• Consistent adherence to safety, performance, and quality standards