Lead Energy Storage Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Life cover

Bonuses

Company vehicle

Travel allowances

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Energy Storage Systems Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will design, integrate, and commission BESS projects, ensuring safety, performance, and reliability in utility-scale and behind-the-meter applications.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage technical aspects from concept to commissioning, and stay abreast of evolving energy storage technologies and codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 6 years in power systems with specialization in energy storage (BESS).
• Strong knowledge of battery chemistries, BMS, PCS, and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer energy storage systems (batteries, inverters, control systems).
• Develop specifications, drawings, and installation guides.
• Model, simulate, and analyze performance of storage projects.

Skills

Power systems

BESS

BMS

Grid integration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Energy storage design software

PSCAD/ETAP

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Senior Energy Storage Systems Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will design, integrate, and commission BESS projects, ensuring safety, performance, and reliability in utility-scale and behind-the-meter applications.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage technical aspects from concept to commissioning, and stay abreast of evolving energy storage technologies and codes.