Remote Grid-Scale Battery Storage Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,477,000 - 2,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Remote work stipend

Global remote team

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Energy Storage Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of grid-scale battery storage solutions. You will design BESS architectures, specify components, and optimize performance for grid-tied and microgrid applications.

Working remotely with a global team, you will model systems in MATLAB/Simulink, implement robust control strategies, ensure compliance with interconnection standards, and support installation, commissioning, and debugging

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience designing, engineering, or integrating energy storage systems.
• Strong battery chemistries (Li-ion) and BMS knowledge.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and system modeling.
• Understanding of grid codes and interconnection standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) for grid-tied, microgrid, and commercial/industrial sites.
• Develop technical specifications, system architectures, and control strategies for BESS.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams on component selection and quality control.
• Develop and execute testing protocols for BESS components and integrated systems.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and operation phases of BESS projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to BESS hardware, software, and control systems.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in battery technology, power electronics, and energy storage standards.
• Contribute to development of IP and technical documentation.
• Work effectively within a remote, cross-functional team environment.

Skills

BESS design

System modeling

Battery chemistries (Li-ion)

BMS knowledge

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Energy Storage Systems Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of grid-scale battery storage solutions. You will design BESS architectures, specify components, and optimize performance for grid-tied and microgrid applications.

Working remotely with a global team, you will model systems in MATLAB/Simulink, implement robust control strategies, ensure compliance with interconnection standards, and support installation, commissioning, and debugging