Principal Application Engineer - Africa

Aggreko; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and industry‑

Continuous learning and career growth

Job summary

Aggreko plc is seeking a Principal Application Engineer in Kempton Park, Africa, to serve as a senior technical authority for complex power generation and renewable energy projects. You will translate customer requirements into practical, engineered solutions that are commercially viable and technically robust, leading pre-sales and outline engineering for high-value tenders.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure solutions meet operational, safety,

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 technical knowledge of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, solar PV and related infrastructure.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-focused engineered solutions by collaborating 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

Power engineering

Renewable energy

Pre-sales support

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

You’ll have the following 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

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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.