Remote BESS Engineer — Grid-Ready Storage Expert

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote BESS Engineer to lead technical design, performance analysis, and grid integration of battery storage systems from anywhere in South Africa. You will work with renewable assets and the grid, applying expertise in electrical engineering, BMS, inverters, and EMS.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and staying abreast of battery technologies and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient energy storage deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in power systems with a focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Knowledge of Li-ion chemistries, BMS, and PCS/inverters.
• Familiarity with grid codes and power quality standards.
• Strong English communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer BESS solutions, including sizing and integration strategies.
• Develop technical specs, single-line diagrams, and control strategies for BESS projects.
• Analyze BESS performance data to optimize charging/discharging cycles and grid compliance.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, utilities, and engineering teams.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance simulations for BESS applications.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support during procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Stay updated on battery tech, power electronics, and EMS developments.

Skills

BESS design

Grid integration

EMS (energy management systems)

Battery chemistries (Li-ion)

BMS knowledge

Inverter controls

Power systems analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote BESS Engineer to lead technical design, performance analysis, and grid integration of battery storage systems from anywhere in South Africa. You will work with renewable assets and the grid, applying expertise in electrical engineering, BMS, inverters, and EMS.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and staying abreast of battery technologies and industry standards to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient energy storage deployments.