BESS Application Engineer - Renewable Energy Solutions

Greys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys in South Africa seeks an experienced Application Engineer to drive the technical design, engineering and application of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from tender stage through to commissioning and ongoing technical support.

The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to develop technically sound and commercially viable energy storage solutions, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in electrical engineering, renewable energy, power electronics or energy storage.
• Strong experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Experience with system design, sizing and technical proposal development.
• Experience working with technical tenders/RFQs/RFPs.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate BESS solutions for utility-scale, standalone, microgrid and solar-hybrid applications.
• Develop solutions for large-scale, containerised and modular BESS systems, including AC- and DC-coupled configurations.
• Review RFQs, RFPs, tender documentation and customer requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical proposals and bid packages.
• Perform system sizing and battery capacity calculations.
• Review supplier technical documentation, drawings, manuals and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on system sizing, simulations and technical proposals.
• Develop BESS designs and engineering/construction drawings.
• Provide technical input into project development and planning approvals.
• Support grid connection and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, from development through to commissioning.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues relating to BESS equipment and systems.
• Support inverter, battery and associated system commissioning activities.

Skills

BESS experience

Electrical engineering

System sizing

Tender/RFQ experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

National Diploma/BTech/BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Greys in South Africa seeks an experienced Application Engineer to drive the technical design, engineering and application of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) from tender stage through to commissioning and ongoing technical support.

The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to develop technically sound and commercially viable energy storage solutions, with travel as required.