Remote Energy Storage Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 3,102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Global team

Health insurance

Dev budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Energy Storage Engineer to join its distributed engineering team, focusing on the design, development, and integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid-scale, commercial, and residential projects. This fully remote role offers global collaboration and impact on energy storage technology.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with energy storage focus and has 5+ years of relevant experience, including

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical or Chemical Engineering with energy storage focus.
• At least 5 years of professional energy storage design experience.
• Strong understanding of battery chemistries, power electronics, and grid principles.
• Experience with BESS modeling and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer BESS configurations including batteries, inverters, and BMS.
• Develop control strategies and algorithms for BESS and renewables integration.
• Model, simulate, and analyze energy storage system performance.
• Collaborate with teams, manufacturers, and clients on specs and plans.
• Troubleshoot BESS hardware and software challenges.
• Stay updated on emerging energy storage trends.

Skills

BESS design

Power electronics

Grid integration

MATLAB/Simulink

HOMER

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical or Chemical Engineering (energy storage focus)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

HOMER

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Remote Energy Storage Engineer to join their distributed engineering team, contributing to the advancement of next-generation energy storage solutions. This role focuses on the design, development, and integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for various applications, including grid-scale, commercial, and residential projects. You will work collaboratively with a global team to push the boundaries of energy storage technology, driving sustainability and grid modernization efforts. This fully remote position offers the ultimate flexibility to contribute to the vital Energy sector from anywhere in the world, working on cutting-edge projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer BESS configurations, including component selection (batteries, inverters, BMS).
• Develop control strategies and algorithms for optimal BESS operation and integration with renewable sources.
• Conduct system modeling, simulation, and performance analysis for energy storage projects.
• Collaborate with project teams, manufacturers, and clients on technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to BESS hardware and software.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in the energy storage industry.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on energy storage.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the design and implementation of energy storage systems.
• Strong understanding of battery chemistries, power electronics, and grid integration principles.
• Proficiency in BESS simulation software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, HOMER) and control system design.
• Experience with project management and system integration.
• Excellent remote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for equity.
• Fully remote work opportunity with global team collaboration.
• Work on pioneering projects in the rapidly growing energy storage market.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget and conference attendance.