BESS Applications Engineer – Renewable Energy

Greys Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to design and implement Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions in the renewable energy sector. The role involves technical design, project support from tender to commissioning, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering and 3–5+ years in electrical engineering, renewable energy or energy storage.

Qualifications

• Requires Electrical Engineering background with BESS experience.
• Experience in system sizing, power electronics and energy storage.
• Familiarity with tenders/RFQs/RFPs and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering

Battery energy storage

System design

Tender/RFQ experience

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Dip/Tech/BEng/BSc)

Job description

Greys Recruitment is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to design and implement Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions in the renewable energy sector. The role involves technical design, project support from tender to commissioning, and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma / BTech / BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering and 3–5+ years in electrical engineering, renewable energy or energy storage.