Principal Application Engineer - Africa

Aggreko South Africa Holdings (Proprietary) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Continuous learning and career growth

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a Principal Application Engineer to act as a senior technical authority for complex power generation and renewable energy projects in Kempton Park, Africa. The role drives pre‑sales engineering, leads concept development for high‑value tenders, and ensures operational, safety and financial alignment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Engineering and Commercial teams to translate customer requirements into robust, commercially viable engineered solutions and to train

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power engineering and/or renewable energy applications.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into practical, engineered solutions that are commercially viable and technically robust.
• Lead concept development and outline engineering for complex enquiries and tenders exceeding USD 10M.
• Provide technical expertise in customer meetings, delivering application overviews and technical sales training.
• Collaborate with Project Engineering to validate proposed solutions and build local capability.
• Advise Commercial teams on technical bid components, material specs and costing inputs.

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Principal Application Engineer. The role serves as a senior technical authority supporting complex power generation and renewable energy projects. The role provides deep technical expertise during pre‑sales, leads concept and outline engineering for high‑value tenders, and ensures solutions align with operational, safety, and financial standards. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil‑free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world‑class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

Role Overview

Working in close partnership with Sales, Project Engineering, and Commercial teams, this position is responsible for translating customer requirements into practical, engineered solutions that are commercially viable and technically robust.

What you’ll do

• Develop customer‑focused engineered solutions by collaborating closely with Sales teams and understanding application requirements.
• Lead concept development and outline engineering for complex enquiries, including RFQs and tenders exceeding $10M USD.
• Provide technical expertise in customer meetings, delivering application overviews and technical sales training on new and existing technologies.
• Work with Project Engineering teams to validate and refine proposed technical solutions and build local project capability.
• Advise Commercial teams on technical bid components, material specifications, and costing inputs for bespoke equipment.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet operational excellence standards and comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power engineering and/or renewable energy applications.
• Strong technical knowledge of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, solar PV and related infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally, with resilience, objectivity, and cultural sensitivity in global environments.
• Experience managing complex technical inputs for large‑scale proposals and supporting pre‑sales or customer‑facing engineering activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, especially within the Africa region; cross‑cultural work experience is an advantage.

What you’ll get

• Full‑time role based in Kempton Park, Africa
• Competitive compensation and industry‑leading benefits
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• A safety‑first culture where your team’s wellbeing is paramount
• Our people are can‑do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences.

We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities.

If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential.