Remote Energy Storage Engineer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work opportunity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options or bonuses

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Energy Storage Engineer to design, model, and optimize battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid-scale and commercial applications. You will work with cross-functional teams remotely to deliver high-performance storage solutions and contribute to grid stability.

A strong background in energy storage and simulations is required. Join a forward-thinking firm focused on the energy transition, offering fully remote collaboration, competitive compensation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related with energy storage focus.
• 4+ years design/analysis/integration of energy storage systems (BESS).
• Strong understanding of battery chemistries, power electronics and control systems for energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer BESS configurations.
• Model and simulate system performance, efficiency and lifespan.
• Develop control strategies for BESS to optimize grid interaction.
• Analyze grid requirements and design storage solutions (frequency regulation, peak shaving).
• Collaborate with hardware teams on component selection and system integration.
• Coordinate with software teams on control algorithms and firmware.
• Prepare design specs, test plans, and reports.
• Stay updated on energy storage technologies and safety standards.

Skills

Battery energy storage

Power electronics

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative technology firm at the forefront of the energy transition, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Energy Storage Engineer to join their expanding virtual team. This fully remote role is perfect for an experienced engineer passionate about developing and integrating advanced energy storage solutions. You will be involved in the design, simulation, and performance analysis of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid-scale, commercial, and industrial applications. Your work will be critical in enhancing grid stability, managing renewable energy intermittency, and enabling more resilient energy infrastructure. Working remotely, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, project managers, and hardware engineers, using cutting-edge digital collaboration tools. We are committed to empowering our remote workforce with challenging projects and opportunities for innovation in the rapidly growing energy storage market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer battery energy storage systems (BESS) configurations.
• Perform system modeling and simulation to analyze performance, efficiency, and lifespan.
• Develop control strategies for BESS to optimize performance and grid interaction.
• Analyze grid requirements and design storage solutions to meet specific needs (e.g., frequency regulation, peak shaving).
• Collaborate with hardware teams on component selection and system integration.
• Work with software development teams on control system algorithms and firmware.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
• Stay updated on the latest energy storage technologies, market trends, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for deployed energy storage systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on energy storage.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design, analysis, or integration of energy storage systems, particularly BESS.
• Strong understanding of battery chemistries, power electronics, and control systems for energy storage.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) and system modeling.
• Knowledge of grid integration requirements and standards for energy storage.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently to meet project deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC) for energy storage.
• Experience with project management methodologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of ZAR.
• Fully remote work opportunity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Stock options or performance-based bonuses.
• Significant investment in professional development and training programs.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Opportunity to shape the future of energy storage from anywhere.
• Work with a dynamic and innovative team on cutting-edge technologies.