Principal Application Engineer – Africa (Power & Renewables)

Aggreko, LLC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Career development

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Aggreko in Kempton Park, Africa, is seeking a Principal Application Engineer to act as a senior technical authority for power generation and renewable energy projects. You will translate customer requirements into engineered, commercially viable solutions and lead outline engineering for high-value tenders.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Engineering, and Commercial teams, provide technical bid inputs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in power engineering and/or renewable energy applications.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, and solar PV.
• Willingness to travel internationally, especially within Africa; cross-cultural experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer-focused engineered solutions by collaborating with Sales 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

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Aggreko in Kempton Park, Africa, is seeking a Principal Application Engineer to act as a senior technical authority for power generation and renewable energy projects. You will translate customer requirements into engineered, commercially viable solutions and lead outline engineering for high-value tenders.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Engineering, and Commercial teams, provide technical bid inputs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.